Round Valley

The register still says Frank M. Azbill discovered this valley on May 15, 1854. He rode in that day with his brother Pierce's party of six, who killed some forty Yuki, Ukomno'om in their own word, the valley people. The 2002 bronze drops the discoverer and opens with the Yuki, but still says the reservation was made to protect them. Settler killings and reservation neglect cut the Yuki from many thousands to a few hundred within ten years. The Concow, or Konkow, Maidu on its list came in 1863 by forced march from Chico: 461 set out, 277 arrived.

What the plaque says

Round Valley The first inhabitants of Round Valley were the Yuki who resided here for thousands of years in harmony with their natural surroundings. In 1854, European settlers entered the valley. In 1856, conflicts between settlers and Yuki escalated and to protect local tribes the entire watershed was designated a reservation. Additional tribes were subsequently forced on the property: Nomlacki, Wylaki, Lassik, Sinkyone, Pomo (including Cahto, Kabeyo, Shodakai, Yokayo, Shokawa, Shanel, Kashaya, and Habenapo among others), Wappo, Concow Maidu, Colusa, and Achumawi. In 1864, the government reduced the reservation by four-fifths, to its current size. California Registered Historical Landmark No. 674 Plaque first placed May 30, 1959. This plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the people of Mendocino County, March 21, 2002.

Where it stands