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55-413: Tuckertown may refer to: Tuckertown, California, former name of Lakeport, California Tuckertown, Kentucky Tuckertown Reservoir See also [ edit ] Tuckerton, New Jersey Tucker's Town, Bermuda [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about distinct geographical locations with

110-584: A bay horse ridden by Maj. E.L. McElhaney of the Missouri Infantry. Lyon, badly outnumbered by Confederate forces, then dramatically led a countercharge of the 2nd Kansas Infantry on Bloody Hill, where he was shot in the heart at about 9:30 am. Although the Union Army was defeated at Wilson's Creek, Lyon's quick action neutralized the effectiveness of pro-Southern forces in Missouri, allowing Union forces to secure

165-565: A fault that has been active during quaternary time – the last 2,000,000 years) existing immediately east of the City limits running parallel and adjacent to the shoreline of Clear Lake. Within the past 200 years, no major potentially damaging earthquakes have occurred along any faults within Lake County, including the Big Valley fault adjacent to the eastern City boundaries. Geologically, recent faulting

220-494: A maximum of 94.4 °F (34.7 °C) and a minimum of 53.0 °F (11.7 °C). There are an average of 77.5 days with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and an average of 75.5 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C). The record high temperature was 112 °F (44 °C) on August 10, 1971, and September 13, 1972. The record low temperature was 9 °F (−13 °C) on December 9, 1972. Its climate can be classified as hot-summer Mediterranean climate according to

275-513: A pro-union paramilitary organization that he intended to arm from the arsenal and muster into the ranks of the federal army. Upon obtaining command of the arsenal, Lyon armed the Wide Awake units under guise of night. Lyon had most of the excess weapons in the arsenal secretly moved to Illinois . Lyon was aware of a clandestine operation whereby the Confederacy had shipped captured artillery from

330-651: A short temper. Amasa was strict and not affectionate towards his children, and Nathaniel grew quite close to his mother. Kezia was a devoted Christian, but Amasa tended towards rejecting organized Christianity, raising doubts about religion in Nathaniel's young mind. He was educated in the local school system, and briefly attended an academy in Brooklyn, Connecticut . After recommendations from family acquaintances, United States Representative Orrin Holt secured Lyon's appointment to

385-429: Is an incorporated city and the county seat of Lake County, California . This city is 125 miles (201 km) northwest of Sacramento . Lakeport is on the western shore of Clear Lake , at an elevation of 1,355 feet (413 m). The population was 5,026 at the 2020 census , up from 4,753 at the 2010 census . Former names include Forbestown , Rocky Point , Stony Point , Tuckertown , and Kaci-Badon . Lakeport

440-567: Is clearly evident in this segment of the population. Insufficient data is available to quantify the total number of seasonal or transient farm laborers that are living or working in the Lakeport area. In the California State Legislature , Lakeport is in the 2nd Senate District , represented by Democrat Mike McGuire , and in the 4th Assembly District , represented by Democrat Cecilia Aguiar-Curry . Federally, Lakeport

495-825: Is in California's 4th congressional district , represented by Democrat Mike Thompson . Nathaniel Lyon He had fought in the Second Seminole War in Florida and the Mexican–American War . In 1850 he co-led the Bloody Island Massacre of 60–200 Pomo Native American old men, women, and children as part of the wider California genocide . Several days later, Lyon was responsible for another massacre in Cokadjal, killing 75 to 100 Native Americans, albeit

550-459: Is indicated, however, by the apparent displacement of quaternary earth materials along the Big Valley fault . The largest earthquake to affect the City was the 1906 San Francisco earthquake which had a magnitude of 8.3. Although shaking was severe, overall damage in Lakeport was comparatively minor and generally limited to the fall of decorative masonry and chimneys. The city relies on wells for

605-516: Is no longer useful to appeal to reason, but to the sword." In March 1861, shortly before the outbreak of the American Civil War , Lyon arrived in St. Louis in command of Company B of the 2nd U.S. Infantry. At the time the population and state of Missouri were relatively neutral in the dispute between North and South, but Governor Claiborne F. Jackson was a strong Southern sympathizer, as were many of

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660-715: Is relatively rare in Lakeport, but common in the surrounding mountains. Average annual snowfall is 1.0 inch (2.5 cm). The most snow in one month was 15.0 inches (38 cm) in January 1937. At the 2010 census Lakeport had a population of 4,753. The population density was 1,486.0 inhabitants per square mile (573.7/km ). The racial makeup of Lakeport was 3,932 (82.7%) White, 46 (1.0%) African American, 147 (8.1%) Native American, 99 (2.1%) Asian, 5 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 337 (7.1%) from other races, and 187 (3.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 799 people (16.8%). The census reported that 4,616 people (97.1% of

715-574: The 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiment after graduation and served with them in the Seminole Wars and the Mexican–American War . Despite denouncing American involvement in the Mexican War, he was promoted to first lieutenant for "conspicuous bravery in capturing enemy artillery" at the Battle for Mexico City and received a brevet promotion to captain for the battles of Contreras and Churubusco . Although he

770-755: The American Civil War . Lyon Park in St. Louis , Lyon Street in San Francisco and Lyon Lane in Carson City, Nevada are also named for him. Lyon is mentioned in Stephen C. Foster 's 1862 song "Better Times Are Coming". A monument honoring Nathaniel Lyon was erected on Grand Boulevard in St. Louis in 1927. However, the monument was removed in 1960 when Harriet Frost Fordyce, a St. Louis philanthropist and youngest child of Confederate General Daniel Frost, agreed to donate one million dollars to help expand St. Louis University's campus on

825-543: The Köppen climate classification system. Average annual precipitation is 28.36 inches (72.0 cm). There are an average of 66 days with measurable precipitation. The wettest year was 1973 with 44.50 inches (113.0 cm) and the driest year was 2013. The most precipitation in one month was 19.62 inches (49.8 cm) in February 1986. The most precipitation in 24 hours was 5.43 inches (13.8 cm) on December 10, 1937. Snow

880-563: The Missouri River by steamer and occupied Jefferson City without a fight on June 13. Lyon continued the pursuit and on June 17 he defeated a portion of the State Guard at the Battle of Boonville . The governor, his administration, and the Guard retreated to the southwest. Lyon was subsequently supported by the reconvened Missouri State Convention which reconvened on July 22, 1861, declared

935-587: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 km ), of which 3.1 square miles (8.0 km ) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) of it (4.39%) is water. The Lakeport area is located on a sediment-filled valley adjacent to Clear Lake . Exposed materials within the area are limited to serpentinite and quaternary sediments . These sediments are poorly consolidated to unconsolidated mixtures of sand, silt, clay, and gravel derived from older rock in

990-668: The United States Military Academy (West Point) in early 1837. Lyon officially entered West Point on July 1, 1837, While there, he established a record of good discipline, receiving few demerits, although he received 12 for a single incident in February 1841 related to an incident of insubordination when he angrily refused to turn over his orders to an officer. Academically, he struggled with calculus, drawing, and infantry tactics, but did well in natural philosophy, engineering, and artillery. Lyon's cousin Miner Knowlton

1045-453: The State of Missouri from joining the Confederacy. Nathaniel Lyon was born on July 14, 1818, to Amasa and Kezia Lyon. His father was a sawmill operator who also dabbled in farming, and his mother was related to Revolutionary War hero Thomas Knowlton . Raised on his father's farm, Nathaniel performed farm chores as a young child; at an early age he gained a reputation for seriousness and having

1100-568: The U.S. arsenal in Baton Rouge to the Missouri State Militia camp in St. Louis. Lyon allegedly disguised himself as a farm woman to spy on the State Guard's camp and then claimed that he had uncovered a plan by Jackson to seize the arsenal for Missouri troops. On May 10 Lyon directed the Missouri volunteer regiments and the 2nd U.S. Infantry to the camp, forcing its surrender. Riots broke out in St. Louis as Lyon marched his prisoners through

1155-580: The Union in the Civil War. The first post office, called Big Valley, opened at the site in 1858, and changed its name to Lakeport in 1861. The first Lakeport courthouse was built of wood in 1861. The building burnt under suspicious circumstances in 1867. In 1864, the Cache Creek Dam was built. Four years later, the locals tore down the dam and destroyed the mills it helped operate, after waters diverted by

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1210-528: The adjacent mountains. Because of the low strength of the quaternary sediments, they are subject to rapid erosion and shallow slumping. The majority of faults in the County are located in the Cobb Mountain area and Hopland Grade area running southeasterly to the southern County line. The southeastern portion of the County also appears to have considerable earthquake faults. There are also active faults within

1265-470: The age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.3% were non-families. 31.0% of households were one person and 16.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.93. The age distribution was 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.0% 65 or older. The median age

1320-519: The arsenal. When the Civil War broke out and President Abraham Lincoln called for troops to put down the Confederacy , Missouri was asked to supply four regiments. Governor Jackson refused the request and ordered the Missouri State Guard to muster outside St. Louis under the stated purpose of training for home defense. Lyon himself had been extensively involved in the St. Louis Wide Awakes ,

1375-821: The brave officers who, under the command of the late general Lyon sustained the honor of the flag and achieved victory against overwhelming numbers at the battle of Springfield, Missouri." The 24th Missouri Volunteer Infantry was recruited as "The Lyon Legion" in honor of the General, and carried a unique regimental color, depicting a Lion beneath a constellation of six stars. Counties in Iowa , Kansas , Minnesota , and Nevada , are named in Nathaniel Lyon's honor. Two forts were also named in his honor: Fort Lyon in Colorado and Fort Lyon (Virginia) , which defended Washington, D.C. , during

1430-461: The city to the St. Louis Arsenal. The event provoked the Camp Jackson Affair of May 10, 1861, in which Lyons' troops opened fire on a crowd of civilians injuring at least 75 and killing 28. Two federals and three militia were also killed and others were wounded. The source of the first shot is disputed, some witnesses claiming it was a drunken rioter, others claiming it was unprovoked. Lyon

1485-544: The command of Price, met with troops under Brig. Gen. Benjamin McCulloch near the end of July. The combined Confederate forces numbered about 12,000, formed plans to attack Springfield, and marched northeast on July 31. The armies met at dawn a few miles southwest of Springfield on the morning of August 10 in the Battle of Wilson's Creek . Lyon was wounded twice in the fighting; shot in the head and leg and his horse shot from under him. He returned to Union lines and commandeered

1540-414: The county, which earned Lakeport its first name: Forbestown. William Forbes came to the area in 1858. He purchased 160 acres (0.6 km ) on which to build his home and farm . When the county was investigating land to put the local county seat, Forbes offered 40 acres (160,000 m ) of his property on which they could build the county office. The electorate thanked Forbes for his generosity by naming

1595-452: The dam flooded most of Lower Lake and Anderson Ranch. In 1872, a sighting of the legendary "Monster of Blue Lakes" or "Devil Fish" caused Indians from all around to gather at Temescal to await an expected calamity. In 1882, Black Bart robbed the stagecoach traveling between Lakeport and Cloverdale . During this time period, over 450 Chinese immigrants were employed to work the area's quicksilver mines. In 1883, William "Digger" Jones

1650-400: The fact that the Lakeport area has an economy that is based somewhat on agricultural activities occurring in the Big Valley and Scotts Valley area which involve the growing and harvesting of food and nut crops as well as the increasing wine industry, there are a significant number of transient and seasonal farm workers. The need for housing, health care services, child care , and other services

1705-612: The funeral. A cenotaph stands in memory of Lyon in the Springfield National Cemetery , Missouri. On December 24, 1861, the United States Congress passed a resolution of thanks for the "eminent and patriotic services of the late Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon. The country to whose service he devoted his life will guard and preserve his fame as a part of its own glory. That the Thanks of Congress are hereby given to

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1760-505: The implementation and potential continuation of the Price–Harney Truce between Federal forces and the State Guard. The discussions were conducted largely between Lyon and Jackson, who were generally intransigent in their respective positions: that U.S. forces had the right to move anywhere in the state, and that Federal forces should be restricted to the St. Louis-area, respectively. After four unproductive hours Lyon eventually halted

1815-476: The majority of its potable supply. In periods of high rainfall, flooding from Clear Lake , Scotts Creek and Forbes Creek , has caused historic property damage. Lakeport, like all of the Clear Lake area, has hot, mostly dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average January temperatures are a maximum of 53.4 °F (11.9 °C) and a minimum of 31.5 °F (−0.3 °C). The average July temperatures are

1870-410: The meeting, informing Governor Jackson and MG Price that Jackson's demanded limitations on federal authority "means war". Lyon then allowed the two to leave St. Louis for Jefferson City by train, in accordance with the safe conduct. The governor fled first to the capitol at Jefferson City (ordering the tracks destroyed behind him), and then retreated with the State Guard to Boonville . Lyon moved up

1925-462: The number was likely double. After being assigned to Kansas, where many residents were divided about slavery and the Union, he developed strong pro-Union views. In February 1861, Lyon was made commander of the Union arsenal in St. Louis in Missouri , another divided state. Suspicious of governor Jackson, who was working with Jefferson Davis on a secret plan for secession, Lyon forced the surrender of

1980-417: The occupied units 1,198 (59.8%) were owner-occupied and 804 (40.2%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 5.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 8.4%. 2,661 people (56.0% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 1,955 people (41.1%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 4,820 people in 1,967 households, including 1,233 families, in the city. The population density

2035-584: The office of Governor and other state officials "vacant", and appointed a Unionist provisional state government under former Missouri Chief Justice Hamilton Gamble . Lyon assumed command of the Army of the West on July 2. Lyon reinforced his army before moving southwest in pursuit of Jackson, Price and the State Guard. By July 13, Lyon was encamped at Springfield, Missouri , with about 6,000 Union soldiers. The Missouri State Guard, about 75 miles southwest of Lyon and under

2090-482: The option to enter the United States Corps of Engineers , which was viewed as a desirable assignment, but Lyon instead chose to be assigned to the infantry, where he believed that promotion would come quicker. Briefly returning to Ashford after his graduation, Lyon received a commission as a second lieutenant on July 1. Upon graduating from West Point, Lyon was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant and assigned to

2145-611: The population) lived in households, 11 (0.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 126 (2.7%) were institutionalized. There were 2,002 households, 563 (28.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 803 (40.1%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 260 (13.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 110 (5.5%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 177 (8.8%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 16 (0.8%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 665 households (33.2%) were one person and 328 (16.4%) had someone living alone who

2200-403: The pro-Confederate militia. Some civilians rioted and Lyon's troops fired into the crowd, which came to be known as the Camp Jackson Affair . Lyon was promoted brigadier-general and given command of Union troops in Missouri. He was killed at the Battle of Wilson's Creek , while trying to rally his outnumbered soldiers. Despite his death during the first year of the war, Lyon's efforts prevented

2255-471: The same name. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tuckertown&oldid=1116790672 " Category : Place name disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Lakeport, California Lakeport

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2310-513: The state legislators. Lyon guessed correctly that Jackson would seize the federal arsenal in St. Louis if the state seceded and that the Union had insufficient defensive forces to prevent the seizure. He attempted to strengthen the defenses, but came into opposition from his superiors, including Brig. Gen. William S. Harney of the Department of the West . Lyon employed his friendship with Francis P. Blair Jr. , to have himself named commander of

2365-470: The state. In the confused aftermath of the Union retreat from Wilson's Creek, Lyon's body was mistakenly left behind on the battlefield and discovered by Confederate forces. It was briefly buried on a Union soldier's farm outside Springfield until it could be returned to Lyon's relatives. Eventually the remains were interred at the family plot in Eastford, Connecticut, where an estimated crowd of 15,000 attended

2420-521: The town after him. Although the town no longer bears his name, other landmarks still retain their name association to the late William Forbes. On June 14, 1861, Forbestown was officially renamed to Lakeport. Some locations still bear the Forbes name, however, such as Forbes Creek and Forbes Street. In 1850, Captain Nathaniel Lyon led an attack in the Bloody Island Massacre . Lyon later died fighting for

2475-667: The vicinity of the City of Lakeport, including the San Andreas Fault which is 30 miles (48 km) to the west, and the Healdsburg Fault which is 15 miles (24 km) to the west. These faults have been responsible for moderate to major earthquakes in the past. The maximum creditable earthquake magnitudes are 8.25 for the San Andreas fault and 6.75 for the Healdsburg fault. There is a potentially active rupture zone (defined as

2530-425: Was 1,799.8 inhabitants per square mile (694.9/km ). There were 2,394 housing units at an average density of 893.9 per square mile (345.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.7% White, 0.8% African American, 2.0% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.5% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.5%. Of the 1,967 households 29.7% had children under

2585-484: Was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males. The median household income was $ 32,226 and the median family income was $ 37,900. Males had a median income of $ 36,719 versus $ 25,089 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,215. About 13.5% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over. Given

2640-581: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.31. There were 1,173 families (58.6% of households); the average family size was 2.93. The age distribution was 1,031 people (21.7%) under the age of 18, 352 people (7.4%) aged 18 to 24, 1,033 people (21.7%) aged 25 to 44, 1,384 people (29.1%) aged 45 to 64, and 953 people (20.1%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 44.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males. There were 2,395 housing units at an average density of 748.8 per square mile, of

2695-516: Was an assistant professor at West Point and served as a mentor for him. In 1841, he graduated from West Point ranked number 11th out of 52 cadets. Around this time, Lyon also displayed a romantic affection for a woman known as "Miss Tot"; her identity and the details of the relationship are unknown, but biographer Christopher Phillips suggests that the failure of this relationship may have contributed to Lyon's later decision to never marry. Traditionally, higher-ranked graduates of West Point were given

2750-527: Was eligible for membership, Lyon did not join the Aztec Club of 1847 when it was formed in Mexico City in 1847. After the Mexican War, Lyon was then posted to the frontier, where forces under his command perpetrated the massacre of Pomo Native Americans at Clear Lake , California , the 1850 " Bloody Island Massacre "; in which as many as 200 old men, women and children were killed. Several days later, Lyon

2805-559: Was first settled by American Indians several thousand years ago. At the coming of the settlers , the Kabe-napos, a subtribe of the Pomo people , lived here within their main village . The village name was Kaci-Badon, after the water lily plant Kaci , and badon , which was the native name for 'island'. The first business in Lakeport was established in 1855, trading goods to the local Indians in exchange for their wares and baskets. The business

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2860-428: Was hanged at Lakeport jail . He was wrongfully hanged two days after the sheriff had received a pardon for him. In 1888, Lakeport was incorporated. For nearly a century, it was the only incorporated city in Lake County. In 1892, Lakeport got its first telephone . Lakeport is located at 39°02′35″N 122°54′57″W  /  39.04306°N 122.91583°W  / 39.04306; -122.91583 . According to

2915-497: Was nonetheless promoted to brigadier general May 17, and given command over the Union troops in Missouri May 31, 1861 as commander of the Department of the West . On June 12, 1861 Lyon (accompanied by Congressman Colonel Francis P. Blair Jr. ) met with Governor Jackson and Major General Sterling Price of the Missouri State Guard (who both traveled under a safe conduct from Lyon) at St. Louis' Planter's House hotel to discuss

2970-477: Was responsible for another massacre in Cokadjal, killing 75 to 100 people, albeit the number was likely double. After being reassigned to Fort Riley, Kansas , Lyon became staunchly antislavery. He did not support the radicalism of the abolitionists, and came to support the Republican Party while serving in the border wars known as " Bleeding Kansas ." In January 1861, he wrote about the secession crisis, "It

3025-413: Was run by a man named Johnson, but he did not have a store location. The first shop built in the Lakeport area was constructed by Dr. Boynton. It was William Forbes and James Parrish, however, who created the first shop in the main Lakeport area. Parish was a blacksmith and Forbes was a wagon maker. Forbes was also a pioneer undertaker. It was this investment as well as the land grant Forbes bestowed upon

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