Plaque Inscription:

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.

Location:  Imperial County.  Rockwood Plaza, Sixth St E at Heber Ave, Calexico*

GPS Coordinates for plaque:  32˚40.205N – 115˚29.597W (JMP)

Text and lyrics available on ‘California State Landmarks – Imperial County’ – rfm# 046