Some Important Events and Locations in Wailaki History

Posted Wednesday, January 11, 2006

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1850 - Wailaki and Yuki bitter feud with Cahto, many killed; miners and settlers encroached into territory killing many as well

1852 - Natural Bridge Masaccre of April 23, 1852

1861 - 120 killed at Horse Canyon trying to steal horses

1862 - Squatters killed 65 at Round Valley and took over 80% of reservation

1871 - Episcopal mission established at Round Valley

1995 - Shootout at Round Valley Reservation

 

Eel Wailaki - Both sides Eel River from Boulder Creek to Cottonwood Creek, then W side south to Yuki border (around Blue Rock Creek)

North Fork Wailaki - Both sides North Fork Eel from its mouth to about a mile up from Asbill Creek; E side Eel River between Cottonwood Creek and Yuki border (around Blue Rock Creek)

Pitch Wailaki - North Fork Eel from a mile up from Asbill Creek all the way up to Lassik border (at Salt Creek; includes Hull's Creek and Casoose Creek)

Northern Bands (not clearly Wailaki or Lassik) - Both sides Eel River north of Boulder Creek on east side and Chamise Creek on west; north to Lassik border (around Kekawaka Creek)

 

 

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