Fort Arkansas

Fort Arkansas (1855-1856) - A Washington Indian War blockhouse established in 1855 near Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Named Fort Arkansas after the location in the Arkansas Valley. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856. History A blockhouse established in 1855 during the Washington Indian War by Henry Jackson and local settlers at the southeast end of Arkansas Valley on the Cowlitz River at Castle Rock. No attacks occurred in the area and the blockhouse was never used for its intended purpose. Abandoned as a fortification and refuge in 1856. Current Status Unknown. Location: Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 46.268445 Long: -122.907614 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' GPS Locations: 46.268445, -122.907614 Fort Arkansas Area See Also: Washington Blockhouses Sources: Links: History Link - Castle Rock — Thumbnail History North American Forts - Fort Arkansas Fortification ID: WA0009 - Fort Arkansas Visited: No