Fort Humboldt - Ulysses S. Grant Posted Here with Bottle - Eureka, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DougK
N 40° 46.579 W 124° 11.336
10T E 399670 N 4514606
Supposedly, Ulysses S. Grant found the constant rain and isolation unbearable while stationed here and was said to have developed quite a thirst for whiskey during his posting at the fort.
Waymark Code: WMHHV3
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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General Grant wasn't famous yet when he was at Fort Humboldt. During his brief stay in 1854, Ulysses S. Grant served as quartermaster. He was responsible for buying, storing and distributing all supplies for the Fort and its isolated outposts.

Grant arrived as a Lieutenant, and was promoted to Captain while stationed here. He was a loner, preferring to spend his leisure time at a tavern or riding in the countryside near the Fort.

Coordinate given are those of the picture of Grant on the grounds of Fort Humboldt SHP.

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