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   What is Fort Ord known for?

   • John Loo (CC BY 2.0) Fort Ord was once the jewel of the United States Army. Founded in 1917 as a target range for field artillery, it was situated on 45 square miles of dunes and forest along the coast of Monterey Bay. It was considered fortunate to be stationed at Fort Ord, as the surroundings were picturesque and the weather beautiful.

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   What happened to Fort Ord?

   • The post continued as a center for instruction of basic and advanced infantrymen until 1976, when the training area was deactivated and Fort Ord again became the home of the 7th Infantry Division, following their return from South Korea after twenty-five years on the DMZ ("demilitarized zone").

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   Where is Fort Ord located?

   • Fort Ord is near Monterey Bay in Monterey County, California, approximately 80 miles south of San Francisco. The base consists of about 28,000 acres near the cities Seaside, Sand City, Monterey, Del Rey Oaks, and Marina. Laguna Seca Recreation Area and Toro Regional Park border Fort Ord to the south and southeast, respectively.

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   Where is Fort Ord National Monument?

   • In the heart of California's Central Coast, the Fort Ord National Monument encompasses a sweeping landscape of vivid beauty and rich natural diversity.

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   Fort Ord. Coordinates: 36.64°N 121.74°W. Fort Ord is a former United States Army post on Monterey Bay on the Pacific Ocean coast in California, which closed in 1994 due to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action.

   • Built: 1917
   • Current commander: None; post closed in 1994

   • Controlled by: United States Army
   • In use: 1917–1994

3. www.blm.gov › fort-ord-national-monumentFort Ord National Monument | Bureau of Land Management

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   Apr 20, 2012 · Explore the history, habitat and recreation of Fort Ord, a former U.S. Army base and training center in the Monterey area. Learn about the diverse plant and animal life, the heroism of the troops who served and the undeveloped nature of this coastal gem.

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   Apr 28, 2017 · Fort Ord was a former army base that closed in 1994 after being declared a Superfund site. Learn about its history, environmental impact, and current status as a national monument and a university campus.

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5. www.militarymuseum.org › FtOrdHistoric California Posts: Fort Ord

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   Historic California Posts, Camps, Stations and Airfields. Fort Ord. (Camp Gigling, Camp Ord, Camp Clayton) Fort Ord operated as a permanent installation of Headquarters, Department of the Army, Forces Command. The primary mission of Fort Ord was to train troops.

6. www.seemonterey.com › things-to-do › parksFort Ord National Monument, CA | Monterey County Parks

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   Fort Ord National Monument is a 14,000 acre parcel of land on the former Fort Ord military base, run by the BLM. It offers hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking and wildlife watching on more than 86 miles of trails. You can also enjoy the scenic views of the coast, the Salinas Valley and the Gabilan Mountains.

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8. www.blm.gov › fort-ord › know-before-you-goFort Ord - Know Before You Go | Bureau of Land Management

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   Fort Ord is a former military base turned conservation area with hiking, biking, and equestrian trails. Learn about the rules, restrictions, and safety tips for visiting this historic site.

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   Apr 20, 2012 · Explore the diverse and beautiful landscape of Fort Ord National Monument, a large open space in California's Central Coast. See rare plants, wildflowers, and wildlife such as bobcats, deer, hawks, and snakes.