MILITARY · HISTORICAL MARKER

Camel Barns

Benicia, California
· Built in 1853 and 1854, Cost $10,000 and $12,000
Military
These finely crafted sandstone buildings were originally constructed for use as warehouses. They gained their name and fame, however, during a brief period in 1863-64 when they were used to stable a herd of camels imported by the U.S. Army for transportation in the American desert.
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