Fort Ross was a Russian-American Company settlement between the years 1812-1841. It was established as an agricultural colony to support the company’s settlements in Alaska, and as a base from which to hunt California sea mammals.
Read more about Fort Ross here or here or here.
This is one of those places that escaped my radar. If not for a fellow blogger - who's blog I cannot recall at the moment - I would not have known there is such a thing as Fort Ross. Thank you fellow blogger for featuring Fort Ross in your blog. I hope I remember who she/he is :)
12 comments:
It's always fun finding these gems, Maria. I know what you mean. I had never heard of this place either!
Wow - these shots are gorgeous! So picturesque!
Very cool wooden structures and beautiful tree on top.
very nice. as you may already know, i love visiting historical parks.
Oh wow, what a beautiful place...great photos too. Thanks for the visit on my WW.
i like the 3rd photo's details and framing
Very nice perspectives of the fort.
I like that cannon!
It was nicely renovated.
wow! wow! and more wow! why do you always feature places that's really my type. if i get the chance to get there... ill definitely check with you first before ill do my itinerary.
What an interesting place. You did a fine job with this series presenting the place to us. Nice job of shooting.
Lovely place and the last shot is fantastic!
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