Fort Ross
Fort Ross
is a former
Russian
fur trade
outpost in what is now
Sonoma County
,
California
(
United States
). It was established in
1812
and abandoned in
1841
, upon the depletion of the local population of fur-bearing
marine mammals
. The fort was home to Russians,
Aleut
hunters in their employment, and native
Kashaya Pomo
. This unique site has recently been the subject of intensive
archaeological
investigation. It is designated a
National Historic Landmark
.
See also
Fort Ross State Historic Park
External link
Fort Ross Official Website
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