National Register of Historic Places listings in Redwood National and State Parks facts for kids
Redwood National and State Parks are home to some of the tallest trees on Earth, but they also protect important historical places! These special spots are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list kept by the United States government to recognize and protect buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.
There are eight places within the Redwood National and State Parks that have been added to this important list. These sites tell us stories about the people who lived here long ago, how they lived, and how the area has changed over time.
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Ancient History in the Parks
Some of the oldest sites in the parks are archaeological districts. These are places where scientists have found clues about people who lived here thousands of years ago.
Bald Hills Archaeological District
This district is a very old cultural site located near Orick. It shows signs of human activity from around 500 B.C. to 1000 A.D. Imagine people living here over 2,000 years ago! It was added to the National Register on July 9, 1982.
Endert's Beach Archeological Sites
Near Crescent City, you'll find the Endert's Beach Archeological Sites. These places also hold secrets from ancient times, helping us understand the early people who lived along the coast. It was listed on June 30, 1977.
O'Men Village Site
The O'Men Village Site is another ancient place near Klamath. It was once a village where people lived, and archaeologists study it to learn about their daily lives and traditions. This site was added to the National Register on June 30, 1977.
Old Requa
Also located within the Redwood National Park, Old Requa is an important historical site. It was listed on December 16, 1974. This area likely holds clues about past settlements and how people interacted with the rich natural environment.
Life and Work in the Redwoods
Not all historical sites are about ancient times. Some tell us about more recent history, like how people lived and worked in the redwood forests.
Lyons Ranches Historic District
The Lyons Ranches Historic District is located on Bald Hills Road, near Orick. This area shows us what ranch life was like in the past within the redwood region. It was added to the National Register on March 19, 2018.
Prairie Creek Fish Hatchery
The Prairie Creek Fish Hatchery is a fascinating site located north of Orick on US 101. A fish hatchery is a place where fish are bred and raised, often to help keep fish populations healthy in rivers and oceans. This hatchery was used from 1925 to 1949. It became a protected historic place on February 4, 2000.
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Modern History and Transportation
Even more recent history, like World War II and the development of roads, is preserved in the parks.
Radar Station B-71
West of Klamath, you can find Radar Station B-71. This station played a role during World War II, helping to detect aircraft. It's a reminder of how the parks were also important for national defense. It was listed on April 19, 1978.
Redwood Highway
A segment of the old U.S. Route 101 near Klamath is also a historic site. This part of the highway was built in the 1920s but was abandoned about ten years later. Because it was abandoned so early, it still shows how roads were built back then without many changes. This old road was part of the very first state highway in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, which completely changed how people traveled and traded in the area. It was added to the National Register on December 17, 1979.
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