Near Jenner in Sonoma County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fort Ross
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
1. Fort Ross Marker
Founded 1812 by Russians from Sitka. When Russians withdrew to Alaska, 1841, Captain Sutter bought the improvements and supplies. Acquired by State in 1906 and remaining buildings restored - Greek Orthodox Chapel, Commandants Quarters and Stockade. Now a State historical monument.
Historical Landmark No. 5
Department of Public Works - Division of Highways
Erected by Department of Public Works - Division of Highways. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 38° 30.983′ N, 123° 14.783′ W. Marker is near Jenner, California, in Sonoma County. It can be reached from Highway 1 near Fort Ross Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jenner CA 95450, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, in Wine Country, in the North Coast, and specifically on the Coast 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Welcome to Fort Ross (within shouting distance of this marker); California's First Windmill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); re-creating the Fort Ross Windmill
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Also see . . . Fort Ross State Historic Park. California State Parks website entry (Submitted on February 22, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed by Diane Phillips
2. Fort Ross National Historic Landmark Marker
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
3. Fort Ross Marker
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
4. Fort Ross Visitor Center
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
5. Fort Ross Welcome Sign
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
6. Fort Ross - West Entrance
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
7. Fort Ross - Kuskov House
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8. Fort Ross - Chapel
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
9. Fort Ross - Blockhouse and Well
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
10. Fort Ross - Cannon in the Blockhouse
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
11. Fort Ross - South Gate
Photographed by Karen Key, February 8, 2009
12. Fort Ross Cannons
Note the Officials Quarters (L) and the Rotchev House (R) in background. These cannons are inside the fort at 38°30'51.4"N 123°14'35.2"W.
Photographed by Diane Phillips
13. Fort Ross Chapel
Photographed by Michael Hicklin, September 14, 2013
14. Fort Ross Chapel Marker
This plaque is mounted on the wall of the fort, to the left of the chapel and behind the stand that holds the church bell. It reads:
This chapel was a part of the settlement founded by the Russians in 1812 and known as Fort Ross. The fort was in the form of a quadrangle, about 300 feet square, inclosed by a redwood wall, with two blockhouses at opposite corners. Fort Ross contained Fifty-nine buildings, nine of which, including this chapel, were within the inclosure. The Russians withdrew in 1841, selling their improvements and stock to John A. Sutter of Sutter's Fort. Property acquired by the State of California in 1906.
Tablet placed by Historic Landmarks Committee,
Native Sons of the Golden West
1928
This chapel was a part of the settlement founded by the Russians in 1812 and known as Fort Ross. The fort was in the form of a quadrangle, about 300 feet square, inclosed by a redwood wall, with two blockhouses at opposite corners. Fort Ross contained Fifty-nine buildings, nine of which, including this chapel, were within the inclosure. The Russians withdrew in 1841, selling their improvements and stock to John A. Sutter of Sutter's Fort. Property acquired by the State of California in 1906.
Native Sons of the Golden West
1928
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,834 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on September 24, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 2. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on February 22, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 13. submitted on July 14, 2020, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 14. submitted on September 24, 2013, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
