Photo # OSW11
© Linda S. Walker 2016
Pacific coast from Battle Rock City Park, Port Orford, Oregon
In 1851 nine settlers from the steam ship Sea Gull landed here to establish a settlement, and battled Quatomah Indians who objected to the loss of their land. Many Indians were killed with a small cannon in two battles, and the settlers ran for their lives. Later that year, a larger group of settlers established Port Orford.