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Home California Del Norte County County Crescent City Camp Lincoln

Camp Lincoln

Take Hwy 199 E to Kings Valley Rd, go 1.2 mi NE to site, Crescent City, CA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 41° 49' 11.0064", -124° 8' 9.0276"
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A United States military post was established here September 12, 1862 by the men of Company G, 2nd Regiment, Infantry, California Volunteers, to keep peace between the Indians and the miners and settlers of northwestern California. It was abandoned in May 1870. Commanding officer's quarters and one barracks remain at the date of dedication of this site (1962).

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00
 
   
 
 
Camp Lincoln Historical Marker Location Map, Crescent City, California Map