Fort Bragg in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Charles Russell Johnson
Founder of Fort Bragg, CA
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1943.
Location. 39° 26.696′ N, 123° 48.39′ W. Marker is in Fort Bragg, California, in Mendocino County. Marker can be reached from North Main Street (State Highway 1), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Fort Bragg (a few steps from this marker); Major William F. Mullen Freedom Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Building (about 700 feet away); The Weller House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Baptist Church Bell (approx. 0.2 miles

By Syd Whittle, May 18, 2007
2. Smaller Marker to the Left of Marker - Above the Saw Blade
Also see . . .
1. Fort Bragg - History Beginning 1867 . (Submitted on September 5, 2008.)
2. Mendocino Fun - History of Fort Bragg. (Submitted on September 5, 2008.)

By Syd Whittle, May 18, 2007
4. Smaller Marker to the Left of Marker - Below the Saw Blade
Historical Events in the Life of This Tree--
0. 190 Tree started as seedling
1. 215 First year of this section
2. 311 Christianity recognized legally
3. 395 Roman Empire Divided
4. 652 Beginning of Mohammedanism
5. 800 Charlemagne became Emperor of the West
6. 982 Holy Roman Empire restored
7. 1066 Normans conquer England
8. 1188 Order of Knights Templar founded
9. 1215 Magna Charta signed
10. 1295 Marco Polo returned to Venice
11. 1492 Columbus discovered America
12. 1542 Cabrillo discovered California from sea
13. 1832 Gustavus II, Great Swedish King died
14. 1776 Declaration of Independence
15. 1851 First sawmill in Mendocino County
16. 1885 C.R. Johnson built sawmill at Fort Bragg
17. 1943 Year this tree was cut
0. 190 Tree started as seedling
1. 215 First year of this section
2. 311 Christianity recognized legally
3. 395 Roman Empire Divided
4. 652 Beginning of Mohammedanism
5. 800 Charlemagne became Emperor of the West
6. 982 Holy Roman Empire restored
7. 1066 Normans conquer England
8. 1188 Order of Knights Templar founded
9. 1215 Magna Charta signed
10. 1295 Marco Polo returned to Venice
11. 1492 Columbus discovered America
12. 1542 Cabrillo discovered California from sea
13. 1832 Gustavus II, Great Swedish King died
14. 1776 Declaration of Independence
15. 1851 First sawmill in Mendocino County
16. 1885 C.R. Johnson built sawmill at Fort Bragg
17. 1943 Year this tree was cut
Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 4,988 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 5, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.