Fort Independence, Military fort in Owens Valley, California, US
Fort Independence stands on Oak Creek, positioned three miles north of the town of Independence in Inyo County, eastern California.
The United States Army established Camp Independence during the Owens Valley Indian War on July 4, 1862, later transforming it into Fort Independence.
The fort's location became fundamental to the Fort Independence Indian Reservation, which received 360 acres of adjacent land through executive orders.
Visitors can locate the historical site by following Highway 395 to the intersection of Miller Lane and Salvabell Lane in Inyo County.
The military installation received its name because soldiers founded it on Independence Day, marking the beginning of its fifteen-year operational period.
Location: California
Inception: July 4, 1862
GPS coordinates: 36.82528,-118.37167
Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:08
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