Fort Ross, 19th century fortress in Sonoma County, United States.
The wooden fortress includes stockade walls, two blockhouses, a chapel, and several buildings arranged in a rectangular formation along the coastline.
The Russian-American Company established Fort Ross in 1812 as their southernmost settlement, operating it until 1841 when they sold it to John Sutter.
The settlement created northern California's first multi-ethnic population, bringing together Russians, Native Alaskans, and Kashia Pomo people in daily activities.
Fort Ross State Historic Park provides guided tours of reconstructed buildings, interpretive exhibits about Russian colonial life, and educational programs throughout the year.
The fort introduced several European innovations to California, including glass windows and the first windmill on the Pacific coast of North America.
Location: California
Inception: 1812
Website: https://fortross.org
GPS coordinates: 38.51444,-123.24361
Latest update: June 10, 2025 05:48
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