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Near Lebec in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Fort Tejon

 
 
Fort Tejon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
1. Fort Tejon Marker
Inscription. This military post was established by the United States Army on June 24, 1854, to suppress stock rustling and for the protection of Indians in the San Joaquin Valley. As regimental headquarters of the First Dragoons, Fort Tejón was an important military, social, and political center. Camels for transportation were introduced here in 1858. The fort was abandoned September 11, 1864.
 
Erected 1954 by California State Parks commission, Kern County Historical Society, Ft. Tejon Parlor 289 Native Daughters of the Golden West, Bakersfield Parlor 42 Native Sons of the Golden West, Kern County Museum. (Marker Number 129.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: ExplorationForts and CastlesNotable EventsSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1857.
 
Location. 34° 52.478′ N, 118° 53.578′ W. Marker is near Lebec, California, in Kern County. Marker is on Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5. Located at the parking lot of Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this
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marker, measured as the crow flies. Camel Trail Terminus (within shouting distance of this marker); The Camels of Fort Tejon (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Lebeck (within shouting distance of this marker); Camel Brigade (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Lebec (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Pedro Fages (approx. 3.2 miles away); Interstate Highway 5 (approx. 3.6 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebec.
 
Fort Tejon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
2. Fort Tejon Marker
Fort Tejon image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
3. Fort Tejon
Parade Grounds and Barracks image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
4. Parade Grounds and Barracks
Ft. Tejon original office quarters image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, November 25, 2006
5. Ft. Tejon original office quarters
Ft Tejon Cookhouse and Mess area image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Leticia A. Kohnen, November 25, 2006
6. Ft Tejon Cookhouse and Mess area
Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2008
7. Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale marker
Was located nearby, now missing.
Street Sign image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
8. Street Sign
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 3,570 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on May 19, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos:   1. submitted on February 20, 2022.   2. submitted on May 22, 2015, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California.   3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.   5, 6. submitted on September 20, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California.   7. submitted on May 30, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.   8. submitted on February 17, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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Mar. 19, 2024