Camp Salvation

California State Historic Landmark 808

Plaque exists. No site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


05/21/98
#808 Camp Salvation
Here on September 23, 1849, Lieut. Cave J. Couts, escort commander, International Boundary Commission, established Camp Salvation. From September till the first of December, 1849, it served as a refugee center for distressed emigrants attempting to reach the gold fields over the southern emigrant trail.

Site Photo:

No site exists.
Nothing remains of this site.

Location:

NE corner of 5th St E and Heber Ave, Calexico.

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