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May 26, 1851
Fort Miller Established in Fresno County
Fort Miller was established on the San Joaquin River in Fresno County on this date in 1851. Federal soldier occupied the fort in order to keep the Indians of the area from interfering with the encroaching white miners. Prior to becoming a fort one of the 1851 Indian treaties was signed there. Unfortunately none of these 18 treaties were ratified. Fort Miller was also the location of the first school in Fresno and today its is located under Millerton Lake.

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