Alexander Blockhouse

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. Abandoned in 1856.

Alexander Blockhouse 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 near Penn Cove to downtown Coupville.

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

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Elevation: 33'

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

Links:

North American Forts - Fort Alexander Blockhouse

Visited: 14 Apr 2010, 21 Jun 2009