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| Landmark #355 | Shasta County | Visited: Sept. 27, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A roadside plaque in Glenburn! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Established July I, 1857 by Lieutenant George Crook for protection of the immigrants and settlers, Fort Crook was later commanded by Captain John W. Gardner and Captain McGregor. The boundaries of the fort were set at one mile in every direction from the flagpole. Abandoned June 1, 1869.
OTHER TIDBITS: The fort was actually built by Company A of the First Dragoons under the supervision of Captain John Gardner, but it was soon renamed in honor of Lieutenant Crook, head of Company D in the Fourth Infantry! Lieutenant (later General) Crook was famously both an opponent of and an advocate for the Plains Indian tribes! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SE corner of McArthur Rd (County A -19) and Soldier Mountain Rd 2 mi NW of Glenburn, CA 96028 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~619mi (997km) — 10.4hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |