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| Landmark #177 | Solano County | Visited: February 19, 2012 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | A base whose plaque has been ripped away! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Benicia Barracks, established on April 30, 1849 and organized by Brevet Lt. Col. Silas Casey, 2nd U.S. Infantry, was the U.S. Army headquarters for the Department of the Pacific from 1851-1857. Also known as the “Post near Benicia,” it remained a garrison installation until 1898. The post hospital, built in 1856, is the only remaining structure associated with the original Barracks. The Barracks became part of the Benicia Arsenal, which closed in 1964.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Francesca Terrace Park, across from the Benicia National Guard Armory 711 Hillcrest Ave Benicia, CA ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~377mi (607km) — 6.3hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |