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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1855-1856) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the [[Yakima War|Yakima Indian War]] (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after [[John Alexander]]. Abandoned in 1856. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1855-1856) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the [[Yakima War|Yakima Indian War]] (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after [[John Alexander]] on whose claim it was built. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
Built as two story log blockhouse surrounded by a ten foot high double log stockade with sharpened ends. The block house was moved from it's original location on the Alexander claim | Built in 1855 as two story log blockhouse surrounded by a ten foot high double log stockade with sharpened ends. The block house was moved from it's original location on the Alexander claim to nearby Coupville in the 1930s. John Anderson's claim encompassed the western portion of Coupville. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856 after the hostile Indians had been driven further east.. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Located in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington, next to the Island County Historical Society Museum. | Located in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington, next to the Island County Historical Society Museum. | ||
Revision as of 12:28, 10 June 2011
Alexander Blockhouse (1855-1856) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the Yakima Indian War (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after John Alexander on whose claim it was built. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856.
Alexander Blockhouse History
Built in 1855 as two story log blockhouse surrounded by a ten foot high double log stockade with sharpened ends. The block house was moved from it's original location on the Alexander claim to nearby Coupville in the 1930s. John Anderson's claim encompassed the western portion of Coupville. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856 after the hostile Indians had been driven further east..
Current Status
Located in Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington, next to the Island County Historical Society Museum.
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Location: Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 48.2206541 Long: -122.6879472 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 829
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 180
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Visited: 14 Apr 2010, 21 Jun 2009
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