Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fort Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 17, 2007

1. Fort Building Marker

Inscription. The last remaining structure and once the original quartermaster’s storehouse and commissary of Fort Bragg Military Post 1857-1864, then located near Laurel and Redwood Avenues.

Erected 1986 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Frank D. Deal, Grand President. Provided by funds of the James D. Phelan Trust (February 8, 1986).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Landmarks • Military • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 39° 26.774′ N, 123° 48.271′ W. Marker is in Fort Bragg, California, in Mendocino County. Marker is on North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 North Franklin Street, Fort Bragg CA 95437, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Bragg (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major William F. Mullen Freedom Tree (about 700 feet away); Charles Russell Johnson (about 700 feet away); The Weller House (approx. 0.2 miles

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away); Whirring Saws Silenced: A Pictorial History of the Mill Site (approx. half a mile away); Surrounded By Trees (approx. half a mile away); Dynamite Shack (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Bragg.

Also see . . . California State Military Museum Fort Bragg. (Submitted on August 22, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Front of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 17, 2007

2. Front of Building

Note marker to the right of the door

South Side of Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 17, 2007

3. South Side of Building

Fort Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 17, 2007

4. Fort Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,565 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.