Coast Indian Reservation facts for kids
The Coast Indian Reservation was a special area of land in Oregon, a state in the United States. It was set up in 1855 for Native American tribes. Over time, this large area became smaller. Today, it is known as the Siletz Reservation.
History of the Coast Reservation
The Coast Reservation was officially created on November 9, 1855. This happened because of an executive order, which is a special rule or command made by the President or a government official. The main reason for creating this reservation was to move Native American tribes from the coastal areas of Oregon.
Some tribes had been involved in conflicts like the Rogue River Wars in southern Oregon. The government wanted to move them to this new, specific area. Also, smaller tribes whose lands the government wanted for new European-American settlers were moved here.
Where Was the Original Coast Reservation?
The original Coast Reservation was very large. Its western edge stretched for 105 miles along the Pacific Ocean. This ran from what is now Dunes City in the south up to Cape Lookout in the north. The eastern edge was generally along the top of the Central Oregon Coast Range mountains.
This reservation covered about 1.1 million acres. That's like one-third of the entire Oregon Coast! It included most of what is now Lincoln County. It also covered large parts of western Lane County, and some areas in Douglas, Benton, Yamhill, and Tillamook counties.
