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SHASTA COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
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CIVIL WAR/GAR MEMORIALS PROJECT
This is a very large project and we can use your assistance. If you know of a monument to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or Civil War-related memorial (of any size or design) near you, we invite you to share this information with the SUVCW. Please contact our Department Civil War Memorials Officer with any information.
Department Civil War Memorials Officer - Kirby R. Morgan
E-mail: kirby_m2000@yahoo.com
Return to main Civil War Memorials page
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Location:
Anderson, Shasta Co., CA
0.6 mi E of intersection of Deschutes and Dersch Rds, 6 mi NE of Anderson.
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Type:
Plaque - California State Historical Landmark No. 379
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Reported by:
Tad D. Campbell, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
NO. 379 FORT READING - Fort Reading, established on May 26, 1852 by Second Lieutenant E. N. Davis, Co. E, 2nd Infantry on the orders of Lieutenant Colonel George M. Wright, was the first and largest fort in Northern California. It was named in honor of Pierson Barton Reading and stood in a clearing of 10 acres. The fort was abandoned in June 1867.
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Location:
Glenburn, Shasta Co., CA
SE corner of McArthur Rd (County A -19) and Soldier Mtn Dr 2 mi NW of Glenburn.
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Type:
General Angler[sic] Monument
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Reported by:
Tad D. Campbell, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
NO. 355 FORT CROOK (SITE OF) - Established July 1, 1857 by Lieutenant George Crook for protection of the immigrants and settlers, Fort Crook was later commanded by Captain John W. Gardner and Captain McGregor. The boundaries of the fort were set at one mile in every direction from the flagpole. Abandoned June 1, 1869.
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CLICK HERE TO HELP RESTORE MEMORIAL DAY!
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DONATIONS:
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a 501(c)(4) organization and is approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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