Fort Tejon

Interstate 5 Freeway
Lebec CA
[661] 248-6692




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© Dave Carter
Fort Tejon Historical Plaque

FORT TEJON
This military post was established by the United States Army
on June 24, 1854, to suppress stock rustling and for the protection
of Indians in the San Joaquin Valley as Regimental Headquarters
of the first Dragoons, Fort Tejon was an important military, social,
and political center. Camels for transportation were introduced here
in 1858. The fort was abandoned September 11, 1864
HISTORICAL LANDMARK NO. 129
Marker placed by California State Park Commission in cooperation with
Kern County Historical Society, El Tejon Parlor No. 239 N. D. O. W.
Bakersfield Parlor No. 42 N. S. G. W. and Kern County Museum.
Dedicated October 10, 1954
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© Dave Carter
Fort Tejon Entrance

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Fort Tejon is located in the Grapevine Canyon, the main route between
California's great central valley and Southern California. The park is
70 miles northwest of Los Angeles, near the top of Grapevine Canyon, via
the Fort Tejon exit off I-5.

The fort was established to protect and control the Indians who were living on the
Sebastian Indian Reservation, and to protect both the Indians and white
settlers from raids by the Paiutes, Chemeheui, Mojave, and other Indian
groups of the desert regions to the south east. Fort Tejon was first garrisoned
by the United States Army on August 10, 1854 and was abandoned
ten years later on September 11, 1864.

Submitted by: Sandi Carter

If you know of someone buried here who is not listed, please contact Peggy Smith for inclusion.

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Military Cemetery Sign & cemetery view

Fort Tejon Military Cemetery

LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
BIRTH
DEATH
NOTES
ABBOTT Charles, Pvt.   18 Feb 1859 image Co. B, 1st U S Dragoons
ANDERSON James, Pvt.   16 May 1864 image Co B 2nd Inf. CA Volunteers
BERCKE Gustavus, Pvt.   14 Feb 1858 image Co I 3rd U S Artillery
FIELD Joseph, Pvt.   15 Dec 1858 image Regimental Band, 1st U S Dragoons
GARVIN John, Pvt.   14 Oct 1855 image Co. A 1st U S Dragoons
MILLER Otto, Pvt.   1 Aug 1855 image Co. A 1st U S Dragoons

LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
BIRTH
DEATH
NOTES
CASTOR Thomas F. Lieut. 1820 8 Sep 1855 image Co. A, 1st Regt. U.S. Dragoons
Died at Fort Tejon, age 35, possibly buried near the bakery
See photo

LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
BIRTH
DEATH
NOTES
LEBECK Peter   17 Oct 1837 In Memory of Peter Lebec Killed by a bear
He is buried under a tree
See photo




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