Camp Cajon

Camp Cajon (1847, 1857-1858) - A Mormon Battalion Camp first established in 1847 at Cajon Pass, San Bernardino County, California. Garrisoned by U.S. troops in 1857-1858. Abandoned in 1858. Also known as Camp at Martin's Ranch. History of Camp Cajon Established in April 1847 by Company C of the Mormon Battalion to guard Cajon Pass. Occupied by U.S. troops 1857-1858. Abandoned in 1858. Current Status No remains at Cajon Pass, San Bernardino County, California. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Cajon Pass, San Bernardino County, California. The site is near the McDonalds restaurant at 3230 Wagon Train Road, Phelan, CA 92371, near the intersection of I15 & Hwy 138. Map point is not accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 34.309313 Long: -117.470187 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ....' 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 64 Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 24 Links: North American Forts - Camp Cajon California Military Museum - Camp Cajon Visited: No