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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. | 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. | ||
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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. HistoryA 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 StatusPrivate property in Yuba County, California.
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