Fort Henness

 (1855-1856) - A large stockade with two blockhouses first established in 1855 during the Washington Indian Wars by Grand Mound Prairie settlers in Thurston County, Washington. Named after Captain Benjamin I. Henness, Washington Territorial Volunteers. Abandoned as a fortification about 1856.

History
Fort Henness was built as a large stockade with two blockhouses on opposing corners enclosed by buildings that included a school for the children. The fort was reportedly occupied for 16 months by 224 people of 30 families during the emergency period of the Washington Indian Wars. Abandoned as a fortification about 1856.

Current Status
Marker and fort plan sign at the fort site across from the Grand Mound Cemetery Entrance. A separate Masonic marker is also on the site but does not appear to be fort related.

See Also:
 * Washington Indian War

Sources:
 * , page 833
 * , page 185-186
 * , page 59
 * , page 196

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Henness
 * History Link - Fort Henness