The Camels of Fort Tejon - Lebec, CA
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bluesnote
N 34° 52.465 W 118° 53.565
11S E 327009 N 3860749
One of a few historical markers at Fort Tejon State Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WMTA1C
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/21/2016
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The plaque says, "In 1856 the U.S. Army started an experiment using camel for supply transport in the southwest. The camels proved ill suited to the American southwest. In November 1859 a civillian contractor turned over 28 camels to the Army at Fort Tejon.
The post quartermaster cared for the camel herd until 1861 when the heard was transferred to the Los Angeles Depot. With the possible exception of an unsuccessful messenger service in September 1860, the camels were never used in military operations. The "Camel Corps" mentioned in many writing never existed".
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