Fort Mason (3)

Fort Mason (3) (185?-1857) - A log settler fort established in 1855 or 1856 on Point Wilson, Jefferson County, Washington. Probably named Fort Mason after Charles H. Mason, acting Washington Territory Governor at the time. Found unfinished and abandoned in 1857. Point Wilson light Current Status No remains or markers on Point Wilson in Fort Worden State Park, Jefferson County, Washington. Location: Point Wilson on Fort Worden State Park, Jefferson County, Washington. Map point is Point Wilson and does not identify the fort site. Maps & Images Lat: 48.1435395 Long: -122.7550292 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' GPS Locations: 48.1435395, -122.7550292 Fort Mason (3) See Also: Washington Blockhouses Sources: Meany, Edmond Steven, Origin of Washington Geographic Names, 1923, Gale Research Co., Google Books, page 92 Links: History Link - Fort Mason Fortification ID: WA0200 - Fort Mason (3) Visited: Area 15 May 2014, 16 Jun 2009