Fort McGarry

Fort McGarry (1865-1868) - A U.S. Army post established in 1865 by Major Albert G. Brackett, 1st U.S. Cavalary, in Humboldt County, Nevada. Abandoned in 1868. Also known as Camp McGarry and Camp at Summit Lake.

Fort McGarry History

Located near the shore of Summit Lake at the Applegate Cutoff to Oregon.

Very isolated location post building ruins remain on Summit Lake Indian Reservation, Humboldt County, Nevada

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Location: Summit Lake Indian Reservation, Humboldt County, Nevada.

Maps & Images

Lat: 41.5435090 Long: -119.0257416

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 492
Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2,page 93-94

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