Bradley Blockhouse

Bradley Blockhouse (1855-1856) - A Washington Indian War Blockhouse established as a settler defense in 1855 near Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington. Abandoned as a fortified defense in 1856. History Established first as a log barn on Flett Creek in the 1840s. During the Washington Indian War of 1855 and 1856 it was used as a blockhouse for the protection of local settlers. Abandoned as a fortified defense sometime in 1856. In 1889, the Flett Family House was built over the site of the old blockhouse/barn. In the 1950s, the house was moved about 300 feet north to another lot to make room for a gas station. Current Status A stone Monument with a metal plaque was erected in 2002 at the northwest corner of Custer Road West and Bridgeport Way West. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 47.18658 Long: -122.51859 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' GPS Locations: 47.18658, -122.51859 Bradley Blockhouse Marker See Also: Washington Blockhouses Washington Indian War Sources: Links: Lakewood Historical Society - Bradley Blockhouse and Flett House Marker North American Forts - Bradley Blockhouse Fortification ID: WA0091 - Bradley Blockhouse Visited: No