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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. Abandoned later in 1859. | '''{{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. | ||
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Revision as of 15:38, 28 September 2012
Fort Weller (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.
Fort Weller History
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Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Map point is not accurate.
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Location: Near the town of Redwood Valley, Mendocino County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 39.28884 Long: -123.21111 |
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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