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Fort Tejon
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National Register of Historic Places

Fort Tejon

Also known as Fort Tejon State Historic Park

A district of 3 historic buildingsOn the Register since 1971
Listed 1971Lebec
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About

About the district

Fort Tejon was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 6, 1971. The Register lists it for its military, transportation, politics and architecture, at the national level. The district takes in 3 historic buildings. The listing covers 205.4 acres.

What it isHistoric military post and museum. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1954 to today

  1. 1954Built
  2. 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 55 years
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Finding Fort Tejon

3 miles northwest of Lebec, CA

Directions

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

Memories of Fort Tejon

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Questions about Fort Tejon

Is Fort Tejon on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 6, 1971 (Register number 71000140).

Is Fort Tejon a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Fort Tejon?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Fort Tejon?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858851 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.