Simi Valley in Ventura County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Fort Apache

Corriganville

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 11, 2022

1. Fort Apache Marker

Inscription.
The photograph shows Gene Autry in front of the Balcony Building during the filming of a scene from Indian Territory. Built by John Ford in the latter half of 1947 for the movie Fort Apache, this set was the location of numerous films and countless television programs.
Notable films shot at this location include Fort Apache, Apache, Escape From Fort Bravo, Ambush, The Gun That Won The West, Slaughter Trail and Soldiers Three.

Photos provided by Greg Anderson.

Erected by Rancho Simi Recreation and Parks District, and Dylan Coty Eagle Scout Project 2022. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1947.

Location. 34° 16.007′ N, 118° 39.29′ W. Marker is in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County. It can be reached from Smith Road half a mile east of Kuehner Drive. The marker is located in Corriganville Park, ¼-mile north of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7001 Smith Rd, Simi Valley CA 93063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

on Central Coast,

and in the Transverse Ranges.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Fort Apache (within shouting distance of this marker); Vendetta Village (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); a different marker also named Vendetta Village (about 500 feet away); Silvertown (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Silvertown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Trail Blazers Cave (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Tunnel Mound (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canyon Rock (approx. ¼ mile away); Robin Hood Lake (approx. ¼ mile away); Concrete Pool (approx. 0.3 miles away); Susanna Pass Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Chinese Campsite (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Simi Valley.

Photographed by Craig Baker, November 11, 2022

2. Fort Apache Marker

Compare the rocks in the background to those in the photo on the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 445 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2022, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.