California, Siskiyou County, Fort Jones
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On this ground there was established on Oct. 16, 1852 a military post by Companies A and B First United States Dragoons. From April 23 1853 until June 28 1858, the date of its abandonment, this fort was garrisoned by Company E 4th US Infantry.
Named in honor of Colonel Roger Jones, Brevet Major General of the Army, 1824-1852.
Dedicated this 14th day of July 1946 to the officers and men who served here, among whom were Sgts. James Bryan and John Griffin and Pvt. Gundor Salverson, who upon their discharge became pioneer settlers of this valley. Erected in their memory by the County of Siskiyou.
(Forts, Castles • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
On this ground there was established on Oct. 16, 1852 a military post by Companies A and B First United States Dragoons. From April 23 1853 until June 28 1858, the date of its abandonment, this fort was garrisoned by Company E 4th US Infantry. Named in honor of Colonel Roger Jones, Brevet Major General of the Army, 1824-1852.
Dedicated this 14th day of July 1946 to the officers and men who served here, among whom were Sgts. James Bryan and John Griffin and Pvt. Gundor Salverson, who upon their discharge became pioneer settlers of this valley. Erected in their memory by the County of Siskiyou.
(Forts, Castles • Settlements & Settlers) Includes location, directions, 4 photos, GPS coordinates, map.