Near Lebec in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fort Tejon
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
1. Fort Tejon Marker
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: Exploration • Forts and Castles • Notable Events • Settlements & 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. It is on Fort Tejon Road west of Interstate 5. Located at the parking lot
this page online
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this 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
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 14, 2010
2. Fort Tejon Marker
Another marker is no longer nearby. Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
3. Fort Tejon
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
4. Parade Grounds and Barracks
Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, November 25, 2006
5. Ft. Tejon original office quarters
Photographed by Leticia A. Kohnen, November 25, 2006
6. Ft Tejon Cookhouse and Mess area
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 28, 2008
7. Lieutenant Edward Fitzgerald Beale marker
Was located nearby, now missing.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 16, 2022
8. Street Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2007, by Mathew H. Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 4,099 times since then and 37 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.
