Approximately 2 miles north of this point, Fort Washintgon was built in the spring of 1850 by Wiley B Cassity (Cassady or Cassidy), Charls D. Gibbes, Major Lane and others. This fort, probably the first building erected in Fresno County, served as protection for miners and travelers during the Indian uprisings of 1850-51. Cassity and Gibbes operated a ferry across the San Joaquin River northeast of the fort. Cassity was slain by the Indians on Feb. 25, 1851. The fort was destroyed by flood, probably in the spring of 1852.

Dedicated November 19, 1961

by Jim Savage Chapter 1852,

E Clampus Vitus

Marker can be reached from North Millbrook Avenue/Fort Washington Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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