Fort Ruby, Military fort in Ruby Valley, Nevada.
Fort Ruby stands at 6,079 feet elevation in eastern Nevada, containing several original log structures from the nineteenth century military operations.
The United States Army constructed Fort Ruby in 1862 to protect the California Trail and Overland Trail during westward expansion movements.
The Treaty of Ruby Valley, signed in 1863, established agreements between the U.S. government and Western Shoshone chiefs regarding regional passage rights.
Visitors can access the fort site through the Ruby Valley region, with information available from the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office.
Two of the four National Historic Landmark buildings at Fort Ruby disappeared in a 1992 fire, leading to increased preservation efforts.
Location: Nevada
GPS coordinates: 40.06780,-115.52900
Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:29
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