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Fort Tejon State Historic Park
This park is nestled along the Tejon Pass, which sits between the San Emigdio and Tehachapi Mountains.
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Fort Tejon State Historic Park Details
This park is nestled along the Tejon Pass, which sits between the San Emigdio and Tehachapi Mountains. It is named after Fort Tejon, which was built in 1854 as a way for settlers from indigenous tribes. Only a few buildings from the original fort remain, and only two are open for public visitation. However, the Fort Tejon Historical Association often puts on Civil War reenactments every so often in the field out front. Even if you are not a history buff, you will still love wandering through the parks forest. Many of the oak trees around the property are over 400 years ago and provide enough shade for an outdoor picnic.
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