Fort Tejon State Historic Park Travel Guide

 Yaqui Says:  Although it was during the week, foggy, drizzling, we notice this gentleman up in the blacksmiths shop. Since we were the only ones there at the time, we ventured over. This lovely mans face completely lit up as soon as he saw us. He was completely dressed in period wear... 

 Yaqui Says:  Based on a historic sketch of Mansfield Map and a survey in 1935, this was an adobe structure was rebuilt in the 1950's on its original foundations. What is so unique is it has a partial cellar and is two stories and an attached kitchen, which they use to prepare for... 

 Yaqui Says:  He was buried by a once young Oak Tree where his marker was carved into the tree within Ft. Tejon State Park. His marker said he was killed by a "X bear", which they believe is a California grizzly bear. They think Mr. Lebec was called Pierre Levesque. They had exhumed his... 

 Yaqui Says:  This is the site of the original barracks. Sadly there was another earthquake in 1956 that pretty much devastated the rest of the adobe buildings within the park. Yet, the barracks was pretty cool, because you are able to walk inside and see lots of wonderful exhibits. They... 

 Yaqui Says:  There are many fenced areas to let the visitor know that there were once buildings here. Over the centuries so many structures came and gone due to earthquakes, fires, decay, being moved around or being bought and taken away. There has many archeological digs that have... 

 Yaqui Says:  Camels of Fort Tejon Marker Marker reads: In 1856 the U.S. Army started an experiment using camel for supply transport in the southwest. The camels proved ill suited to the American southwest.In November 1859 a civilian contractor turned over 28 camels to the Army at Fort... 

 Yaqui Says:  The marker reads: NO. 129 FORT TEJÓN -This military post was established by the United States Army on June 24, 1854, to suppress stock rustling and protect the Indians in the San Joaquin Valley. Camels for transportation were introduced here in 1858. As regimental... 

 Yaqui Says:  I will have to say, my family has a wonderful sense of humor. Although at times my boys do balk at first when we go to places like this, but once they get out and explore they always have a great time. My oldest can be really goofy like his mom, so I enjoy that. Now, my... 

 Yaqui Says:  This poor structure is hanging in there. I am amazed it has survived so many natural devastating earthquakes in this area. Yet it still stands. Like so many of the buildings, they have served so many functions to Officer Quarters, Kitchens, Storage, Depots, and the Orderly's... 

 Yaqui Says:  Over the years, they many different structures. So when it came time to try and rebuild some of the Forts actual buildings, these were constructed according to historical sketches and archeological investigations. The prison and guard post were two 12 foot by 16 foot... 

 Yaqui Says:  The visitor center is not very big, but all the walls are covered with loads of historical information about the simple beginnings, it's development, its closure, and its rebirth to what it is today. I always enjoy the photographs and the wonderful done exhibits and... 

 Yaqui Says:  The building houses the Rangers Office and the Visitor Center. There is a fee for entry, but it is on the honor system. Due to department budget cuts and service reductions, Fort Tejon SHP is reducing its hours of operation to 9:00 am to 4:00 pm daily until June 30th 2010....