Near Anderson in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fort Reading.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
1. Fort Reading Marker
Established May 26, 1852
by Co, E 2nd Infantry U.S.A.
Evacuated June 1867.
Marked by
U.S. Army April 6, 1934.
Sponsored by Shasta Historical Society.
Erected 1934 by U.S. Army and the Shasta Historical Society. (Marker Number 379.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1857.
Location. 40° 28.587′ N, 122° 13.822′ W. Marker is near Anderson, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Dersch Road, 0.6 miles east of Deschutes Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Anderson CA 96007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic County Jail (approx. 4 miles away); Masonic Lodge (approx. 4 miles away); Anderson Historic Fire Station (approx. 4.1 miles away); Nobles Trail - Bear Creek (approx. 4.2 miles away); Dersch Homestead (approx. 4.2 miles away); The Flume (approx. 4˝ miles away); Balls Ferry (approx. 4˝ miles away); California – Oregon Road (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Regarding Fort Reading..
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Fort Reading, established on May 26, 1852 by Second Lieutenant E. N. Davis, Co. E 2nd Infantry on the orders of Lieutenant Colonel George M. Wright, was the first and largest fort in Northern California. It was named in honor of Pierson Barton Reading and stood in a clearing of 10 acres. The fort was abandoned in June 1867.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008
2. Fort Reading Marker
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3. Fort Reading
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,953 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on May 16, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
