Auburn Blockhouse

Auburn Blockhouse (1862-1868) - First established in 1862 as a civilian blockhouse in the town of Auburn, Baker County, Oregon. Abandoned in 1868.

Auburn Blockhouse History

Established in 1862 to protect the gold mining town of Auburn after gold was discovered near there. The town of Auburn was located about 10 miles southwest of Baker City, Baker County, Oregon. The town had a population of about 5000 people during the U.S. Civil War period but is a ghost town now. The blockhouse was abandoned in 1868 when it was no longer needed.

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Location: Near the ghost town of Auburn in Baker County, Oregon. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 44.6993215 Long: -117.9452176 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 4,213'

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 662

Links:

• North American Forts - Auburn Blockhouse

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