Fort Far West
Fort Far West (1849-1852) - A U.S. Army post established in 1849 during the California Gold Rush on Bear Creek near present day Marysville, Yuba County, California. Abandoned in 1852. Also known as Camp Far West and Cantonment Far West.
History
A U.S. Army post established 28 Sep 1849 during the California Gold Rush. The post was establish to protect transportation routes and miners in the area from hostile Indians. The post was abandoned by the garrison on 4 May 1852.
Current Status
Private property in Yuba County, California.
Context
Location:
Yuba County, California. Map point is not accurate.
Lat: 39.028° Long: -121.383°
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OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 67
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 25
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Related:
California Gold Rush, Camp Far West, Cantonment Far West, Tour Guide to Old Western Forts,