On Sept. 10, 1853, near this spot, courageous men led by General Joseph Lane met and signed a treaty of peace with the Rogue River Indians. Those present included Col. John E. Ross, Capt. J. W. Nesmith, Capt. L. F. Mosher, Capt. A. J. Smith, Lieut. A. V. Kautz, Samuel H. Colver, Joel Palmer, R. B. Metcalf, J. D. Mason, T. T. Tierney, and Chiefs Sam, John, Jim, Jo, and Limpy.