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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1836- | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1836-1858) - A Mexican military Camp established in 1836 by Lt. Colonel [[Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo]], Commandant of the Northern Frontier in present day Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. Taken over by U.S. forces in 1846 and renamed [[Sonoma Barracks]] in 1847. Garrisoned intermittently until 1858. Also known as [[Presidio of Sonoma]], [[Sonoma Post]]. | ||
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On 14 Jun 1846 American settlers, unaware that the [[Mexican War]] had begun, revolted against the Mexican Government and took over Camp Sonoma, capturing General Vallejo and imprisoning him at [[Sutter's Fort]]. The rebels declared the California Republic and adopted the "Bear Flag". The revolt was short lived because Major [[John C. Fremont]] arrived on 26 Jun 1846 with sixty U.S. soldiers and took control of the camp in the name of the United States government. News that the [[Mexican War]] had started did not reach Sonoma until July 1846. | On 14 Jun 1846 American settlers, unaware that the [[Mexican War]] had begun, revolted against the Mexican Government and took over Camp Sonoma, capturing General Vallejo and imprisoning him at [[Sutter's Fort]]. The rebels declared the California Republic and adopted the "Bear Flag". The revolt was short lived because Major [[John C. Fremont]] arrived on 26 Jun 1846 with sixty U.S. soldiers and took control of the camp in the name of the United States government. News that the [[Mexican War]] had started did not reach Sonoma until July 1846. | ||
A | A [[Sonoma Barracks]] was established 4 Apr 1847 and was garrisoned intermittently until 16 Oct 1851. In 1852 a military post was established and garrisoned until 1858. | ||
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[[Image:Sonoma Barracks - 06.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Sonoma Barracks Building]] | [[Image:Sonoma Barracks - 06.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Sonoma Barracks Building]] | ||
Revision as of 19:21, 15 October 2012
Camp Sonoma (1836-1858) - A Mexican military Camp established in 1836 by Lt. Colonel Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Commandant of the Northern Frontier in present day Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. Taken over by U.S. forces in 1846 and renamed Sonoma Barracks in 1847. Garrisoned intermittently until 1858. Also known as Presidio of Sonoma, Sonoma Post.
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Mexican Period (1836-1846)
Camp Sonoma was Mexican military Camp established in 1836 by Lt. Colonel Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Commandant of the Northern Frontier. The post was established to control hostile Indians and block any Russian expansion from Fort Ross. The garrison numbered up to 40 men in a two story adobe barracks building.
American Period (1846-1858)
On 14 Jun 1846 American settlers, unaware that the Mexican War had begun, revolted against the Mexican Government and took over Camp Sonoma, capturing General Vallejo and imprisoning him at Sutter's Fort. The rebels declared the California Republic and adopted the "Bear Flag". The revolt was short lived because Major John C. Fremont arrived on 26 Jun 1846 with sixty U.S. soldiers and took control of the camp in the name of the United States government. News that the Mexican War had started did not reach Sonoma until July 1846.
A Sonoma Barracks was established 4 Apr 1847 and was garrisoned intermittently until 16 Oct 1851. In 1852 a military post was established and garrisoned until 1858.
Current Status
Part of Sonoma State Historic Site in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. The restored barracks building and servants quarters remain as well as the courtyard.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1799755
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Location: East Spain Street and 1st Street East in Sonoma, Sonoma County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 38.293865 Long: -122.4565794 |
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 94
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2,page 35
Links:
- North American Forts - Camp Sonoma
- California State Park - Sonoma State Historic Park
- California Military Museum - Camp Sonoma
Visited: 30 Aug 2009
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