Chambers Blockhouse
Chambers Blockhouse (1855-1855) - A settler blockhouse/fort first established during the Washington Indian Wars in 1855 in present day Lacey, Thurston County, Washington. Named after Andrew Chambers owner of the land claim. Abandoned in 1855. Also known as Andrew Chambers Blockhouse and Fort Chambers.
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Chambers Blockhouse Marker Locale
History of Fort Chambers Blockhouse
Established in 1855 as a settler blockhouse/fort during the Washington Indian Wars to shelter some fourteen people who moved in when the blockhouse was complete.
Abandoned later in 1855 when no attacks occurred.
Current Status
Marker only at NW Corner of Rainier Rd SE and Prestwick Ln SE, Lacey, Thurston County, Washington. At the entrance to the Indian Summer Golf and Country Club Residential Community.
Context
Location:
NW Corner of Rainier Rd SE and Prestwick Ln SE, Lacey,
Thurston County, Washington. Map point is the marker location.
Lat: 46.985° Long: -122.821°
Bing, Google,
OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
See Also:
Sources:
- McDaniel, Nancy L., A Sound Defense: Military Historical Sites of Puget Sound, Self Published, 2013, 365 pages, ISBN 978-0-9759044-2-8, page 197
Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Chambers Blockhouse
- History Link - Chambers Blockhouse
- Olympia History - Andrew Chambers Blockhouse
- WA0104 - Fort Chambers
- WA0007 - Andrew Chambers Blockhouse
Related:
A Sound Defense: Military Historical Sites of Puget Sound, Washington Indian War, Nancy L. McDaniel,