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 about 1856.

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  Alexander Blockhouse
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  Alexander Blockhouse Sign
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  Island County Historical Museum, Coupville

History

Built in 1855 as a two-story log blockhouse surrounded by a ten-foot-high double log stockade with sharpened ends. The blockhouse was moved from its 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 about 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.
Lat: 48.220934 Long: -122.688618 Elevation: 33' Bing, Google

GPS Locations: 48.220934, -122.688618

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

Fortification ID:

• WA0004 - Alexander Blockhouse