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Fort Crook, a U.S. Army post, was established in the Fall River Valley on July 1, 1857, by Lieutenant George Crook to protect immigrants and settlers. It was later commanded by Captains John W. Gardner and McGregor. The fort site, near Glenburn, is California Historical Landmark No. 355.

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