Fort Thomas (3)

Fort Thomas (3) (1855-1855) - A temporary U.S. Army post established in 1855 by elements of the 4th U.S. Infantry in King County, Washington. Named for John M. Thomas who owned the land claim on which the fort was built. Abandoned later in 1855. History Established by elements of the 4th U.S. Infantry in 1855 on the south bank of the Green River about six miles north of Auburn, Washington. Built out as a two story, 26 foot square blockhouse similar to the one Fort Bellingham. Current Status No remains, site near Auburn, King County, Washington Location: Near Auburn, King County, Washington. Map point may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 47.36957 Long: -122.24340 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' GPS Locations: 47.36957, -122.24340 Fort Thomas (3) See Also: Washington Blockhouses 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 837 Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2,page 189 Links: North American Forts - Fort Thomas History Link - Fort Thomas Fortification ID: WA0305 - Fort Thomas (3) Visited: No