Fort Visalia

 (1852-unk) - A settler Fort first established in 1852 in Visalia, Tulare County, California. Not known when abandoned.

History of Fort Visalia
Established in the fall of 1852 by settlers as a 60' square stockade with an entrance tunnel. Tents were pitched inside to provide shelter and a bridge crossed Mill Creek at the fort.

Several local families lived inside the fort during the winter of 1852-1853. Not known when the fort was abandoned but it was reportedly still standing in 1860.

Current Status
No remains in Visalia, Tulare County, California.

Sources:
 * , page 97

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Visalia
 * Visalia Historic Walking Tour- Fort Visalia
 * California Military Museum - Fort Visalia