Fort Far West

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.

Fort Far West History

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.

Current Status

Yuba County, California

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Location: Yuba County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 39.0314 Long: -121.3951 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 67
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 25

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Far West
• California State Military Museum - Cantonment Far West

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