Friday, January 21, 2011

California Historical Landmark #5

Sharon, Jack and I stopped at Fort Ross on our way back from a long weekend at Sea Ranch.

Fort Ross
California State Historical Landmark #5

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This landmark is located at 19005 Coast Highway, State Highway 1 (P.M. 33.0), 12 miles north of Jenner, California. There are 26 other California State Historical Landmarks in Sonoma County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 38° 30' 58.64" W 123° 14' 47.54.

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California Historical Landmark #5

Founded in 1812 by Russians from Alaska. When Russians withdrew to Alaska in 1841, Captain Sutter bought the improvements and supplies. The State acquired the fort in 1906 and the remaining buildings-Greek Orthodox Chapel, Commandant's Quarters, and Stockade-were restored. The chapel, destroyed by fire in 1970, was reconstructed in 1974.

California Historical Landmark #5

California Historical Landmark #5

California Historical Landmark #5

California Historical Landmark #5

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