Fort Miller

 (1851-1858) (1863-1864) - Originally established as Fort Miller in 1851 during the California Gold Rush by 2nd Lt. Treadwell Moore, 2nd U.S. Infantry. Abandoned in June 1858. Reoccupied in 1863 during the U.S. Civil War by Lt. Colonel James W. Olney, 2nd California Volunteer Infantry. The California Volunteers departed Fort Miller in December 1864

History of
Originally established on 26 May 1851 during the California Gold Rush by 2nd Lt. Treadwell Moore, and companies B & K of the 2nd U.S. Infantry totaling 62 men. Abandoned in June 1858.

Reoccupied during the U.S. Civil War on 22 Aug 1863 by Lt. Colonel James W. Olney and Companies A & K, 2nd California Volunteer Infantry after a 130 mile march from Stockton. The California Volunteers departed Fort Miller in December 1864. The last post return is dated September 1864.

Current Status
The original Fort Miller blockhouse was relocated in 1944 to Roeding Park in Fresno when the Friant Dam was completed and the original site was covered with water. The City of Fresno has leased some of Roeding Park to non-profit organizations and the blockhouse was relocated back to the Friant area. The Table Mountain Rancheria Band of Indians appears to have control of the original blockhouse remains and may be planning to make it part of a museum or interpretative center. Location.

Revisited on 13 Sep 2017 and was turned away at the security gate for the tribal office. Contact info for the restoration is:

Bob Pennell, Cultural Resources, (559) 325-0351

Sources:
 * , page 78

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Miller
 * California Military Museum - Fort Miller
 * Lt Tredwell