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 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 blockhouse 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 Museum.

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Location: Coupeville, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington.

Maps & Images

Lat: 48.220934 Long: -122.688618

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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