#0005 Fort Ross
Title
#0005 Fort Ross
Site information:
19005 Coast Hwy, State Hwy 1, 12 mi N of JennerSite is a part of a State Historic Park. Fee required to access during operating hours.
38.514321,-123.243577
Plaque information:
State plaquePlaque located at the entrance to the parking lot area.
38.516306,-123.246569
Plaque text:
Fort RossFounded in 1812 by Russians from Sitka. When Russians withdrew to Alaska in 1841, Captain Sutter bought the improvements and supplies. Acquired by state in 1906 and remaining buildings restored - Greek Orthodox chapel, Commandant's quarters, and stockade. Now a state historical monument.
Department of Public Works - Division of Highways
OHP description:
Founded in 1812 by Russians from Alaska. When Russians withdrew to Alaska in 1841, Captain Sutter bought the improvements and supplies. The State acquired the fort in 1906 and the remaining buildings-Greek Orthodox Chapel, Commandant's Quarters, and Stockade-were restored. The chapel, destroyed by fire in 1970, was reconstructed in 1974.Registered 6/1/1932