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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1859-1859) - A U.S. Army post established in 1859 at the end of the [[California Gold Rush]] by Lt. [[William P. Carlin]], [[6th U.S. Infantry]] in present day Mendocino County, California. Named for California Governor, [[John B. Weller]]. Abandoned later in 1859. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1859-1859) - A U.S. Army post established in 1859 at the end of the [[California Gold Rush]] by 1st Lt. [[William P. Carlin]], [[6th U.S. Infantry]] in present day Mendocino County, California. Named for California Governor, [[John B. Weller]]. Abandoned later in 1859. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
This U.S. Army post was established to both control and protect the Indian populations of the Round Valley and Mendocino Indian Reservation. The temporary post was built on the east bank of the Russian River on the reservation by Company D, [[6th U.S. Infantry]] from [[Benicia Barracks]]. In October 1859 the post was abandoned. | |||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Map point | No remains, site located near the town of Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Map point may not be accurate. | ||
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Revision as of 18:56, 29 September 2012
Fort Weller (1859-1859) - A U.S. Army post established in 1859 at the end of the California Gold Rush by 1st Lt. William P. Carlin, 6th U.S. Infantry in present day Mendocino County, California. Named for California Governor, John B. Weller. Abandoned later in 1859.
Fort Weller History
This U.S. Army post was established to both control and protect the Indian populations of the Round Valley and Mendocino Indian Reservation. The temporary post was built on the east bank of the Russian River on the reservation by Company D, 6th U.S. Infantry from Benicia Barracks. In October 1859 the post was abandoned.
Current Status
No remains, site located near the town of Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Map point may not be accurate.
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Location: Near the town of Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 39.33358 Long: -123.22605 |
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 97
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2,page 37
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