Fort Weller

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.

Current Status

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: 39.33358 Long: -123.22605 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: hhhhh'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Weller
• California Military Museum - Fort Weller

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