Allegheny County Soldier's Monument

(Civil War)

Erected to the memory of the 4,000 brave men of Allegheny County. Who fell in the great struggle to maintain the integrity of our union. The eye of God rests upon their graves even when unmarked by man. And ...

The Guardhouse, 1849-1871

The guardhouse, constructed in 1849, was a focal point of daily activity at the second Fort Smith. Not only did the men assigned to guard detail operated out of this building, but the officer of the day, who was responsible ...

Quartermaster's Office and Commissary

Fort Omaha Walking Tour

Throughout the frontier era, the Quartermaster’s Department oversaw post construction, supply procurement and transportation. It worked closely with the Subsistence Department which purchased and assigned rations. To both agencies, Fort Omaha represented the best distribution site for ...

Old Station

1856-57 Site of Hat Creek StationCalifornia Stage Company

1857-59 Temporary military post.

After the withdrawal of U.S. troops the “Hat Creek Station” was referred to as “Old Station.”

Marker is on California Route 44/89, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Nobles Trail – Third Nobles Pass

“We had at starting 5 miles up-hill travel mostly of a gradual ascent. This brought us to the summit of the hill from which Sacramento Valley may be seen.”

Allen J. Tyrell, Sep 14, 1860

Marker is on California Route 44/89, on ...

Historic Crossroads Gateway

This stone monument, built in 1935, stands at the historic north entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park from Lassen National Forest. Before the highway intersection was rerouted to its current location, visitors drove past this monument into the park.

The Park ...

The Parade Grounds

For more than thirty years during the mid-1800s, soldiers drilled on the large parade ground before you. Flanked by the officer’s quarters to the right and the enlisted men’s barracks on the left, the parade ground was the center of ...

Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain

This fountain is dedicated to the memory of Andrew W. Mellon, businessman, philanthropist, and statesman. Beyond his myriad personal accomplishments, Mellon served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1921 until 1932, as Ambassador to Great Britain between 1932 until 1933, ...

Fort Omaha Guardhouse

Fort Omaha Walking Tour

To maintain discipline among a large garrison, Fort Omaha commanders strictly followed the military code of the frontier era. Facing occasional problems with drunkenness, insubordination, fighting and desertion, officers were quick to punish offenders before disorder spread.

Minor ...

Fort Omaha Post Exchange and Gymnasium

Fort Omaha Walking Tour

In 1880, nearly a dozen years after Fort Omaha was established, indoor hot and cold water bathing facilities were installed – three shower rooms for enlisted men and one for officers. By the end of the 19th ...