Fort Tejon

• Construction of Ft. Tejon Began August 10, 1854
• A tremendous earthquake (estimated to hav had a richter scale magnitude of 8.5) hit the grapevine in 1857, causing extensive damage to the Fort.
• The first Butterfield Overland Stage stopped here on October 8th, 1858 on its way to San Francisco from St. Louis.
• The Fort was abandoned in 1864
• In 1926 along the Ridge Route the Fort Tejon area was a supply point having a garage, cafe and cabins.