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Fort Benson
10600 Hunts Lane, Colton,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
34° 3' 40.5216",
-117° 17' 14.748"
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California State Historical Marker |
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This is the site of an adobe fortification erected about 1856-57 by the 'Independent' faction in a dispute with the Mormons over a land title. The fort was maintained for about a year. This also is the site of the Indian village of Jumuba, and Jedediah Smith camped here in January 1827.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Fort Benson Historical Marker Location Map, Colton, California Map
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