National Register of Historic Places

Fort Ross Commander's House

Fort Ross Commander's House is a historic place in Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000150.

Fort Ross, Sonoma County, CaliforniaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000150★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Fort Ross Commander's House?

The Rotchev House is a historic house at Fort Ross State Historic Park in the U.S. state of California. Built in 1812, it is the fort's only building to survive from the period of the Russian-American Company's California settlement. It is one of a very small number of Russian-built structures in the United States, and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970 as the Commander's House, Fort Ross.

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Listing details

Name
Fort Ross Commander's House
City
Fort Ross
County
Sonoma County
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000150
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.51428, -123.24384
When was Fort Ross Commander's House listed on the National Register?

Fort Ross Commander's House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Fort Ross Commander's House located?

Fort Ross Commander's House is located in Fort Ross, Sonoma County, California at approximately 38.51428, -123.24384. See the map above.

Is Fort Ross Commander's House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fort Ross Commander's House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.