Fort Janesville

Fort Janesville (1860-1860) - A Pyramid Lake Paiute War citizen fortification first established in 1860 in Janesville, Lassen County, California. Abandoned as a fortification later in 1860.

History of Fort Janesville

Established in May-June 1860 by citizens as a loop-holed log stockade with one blockhouse on the southwest corner. Built during the Pyramid Lake Paiute War after the first Battle of Pyramid Lake. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the conflict in 1860.

Current Status

Marker only. A California state historical landmark in Janesville, Lassen County, California.

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Location: Janesville, Lassen County, California. Maps & Images Lat: 40.305422 Long: -120.534128 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 4,239

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 72
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 27

Links:

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

Visited: 22 Mar 2014

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