Fort Iaqua

Fort Iaqua (1863-1866) - A U.S. Civil War era fort established in 1863 near Kneeland, Humboldt County, California. Abandoned in 1866. Also known as Camp Iaqua and Camp Jaqua.

History

Established on 5 Aug 1863 along Yeager Creek 18 miles east of the mouth of the Eel River. Built along the trail between Fort Humboldt and Fort Gaston.

Abandoned on 9 Aug 1866.

Current Status

Unknown.

Context

Location: Near Kneeland in Humboldt County, California.
Lat: 40.619° Long: -123.859° Bing, Google, OldMapsOnline, USGS, OHM

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See Also:

• Fort Humboldt
• Fort Gaston

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 771.
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 27.

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Iaqua
• Wikipedia - Fort Iaqua
• California Military Museum - Fort Iaqua

Related:
Fort Gaston, Fort Humboldt, Tour Guide to Old Western Forts,