The Fort
Listed as “Fort, The”
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About The Fort
The Fort, at Ash and Lincoln Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 22, 1981. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 4.1 acres.
What it isFort in Taft, Kern County, California. 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 · 34 MB · National Archives↗Finding The Fort
Ash and Lincoln Sts., Taft
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of The Fort
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about The Fort
Is The Fort on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 22, 1981 (Register number 81000151).
Is The Fort a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit The Fort?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of The Fort?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 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 123858853 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.