#0355 Fort Crook (Site of)

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#0355 Fort Crook (Site of)

Site information:

SE corner of McArthur Rd (County A -19) and Soldier Mtn Dr 2 mi NW of Glenburn

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

41.088688,-121.514256

Plaque information:

Private plaque

Plaque text:

In Commemoration of Fort Crook

Established July 1, 1857 by Lieut' George Crook and Command for the protection of the immigrants and settlers. Later occupied by Capt John W Gardner and Capt McGregor.

The boundaries of this fort were designated as one mile in every direction from the flag pole.

Abandoned June 1, 1869

Marked Nov 11, 1934 by the Fort Crook Historical Society, Fall River Valley

Registered 10/9/1939

Collection

Shasta County

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