Fort Ross - SHL No. 5
N 38° 30.854 W 123° 14.615
10S E 478764 N 4262900
The southernmost Russian Fort in America
Waymark Code: WM9551
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/30/2010
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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.
Marker Number: 5.00
Marker Name: Fort Ross
County: Sonoma
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 06/01/1932
Location:
19005 Coast Hwy, State Hwy 1
In front of the entrance to the State historic Park
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