California, Siskiyou County, near Yreka
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Near this spot in 1851 Frogtown was founded. It became the center of trade for the miners working on the nearby flats and gulches. When the Oregon Stage Road was made the town was moved to higher ground and in 1852 was renamed Hawkinsville. In 1858 a red brick church was erected in the center of town. It is still standing.
This monument dedicated
Sept. 3, 1977
E Clampus Vitus
Humbug Chapter 73
(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
Near this spot in 1851 Frogtown was founded. It became the center of trade for the miners working on the nearby flats and gulches. When the Oregon Stage Road was made the town was moved to higher ground and in 1852 was renamed Hawkinsville. In 1858 a red brick church was erected in the center of town. It is still standing.This monument dedicated
Sept. 3, 1977
E Clampus Vitus
Humbug Chapter 73
(Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.