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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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. | ||
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== | == 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]]. | 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 == | == Current Status == | ||
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(F) 47.36957, -122.24340, Fort Thomas (3) | (F) 47.36957, -122.24340, Fort Thomas (3) | ||
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* Elevation: .....' | * Elevation: .....' | ||
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* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=47.36957|Lon=-122.24340}} Fort Thomas (3) | |||
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* [[:Category:Washington Blockhouses|Washington Blockhouses]] | |||
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'''Links:''' | '''Links:''' | ||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/wa.html#thomas North American Forts - Fort Thomas] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/wa.html#thomas North American Forts - Fort Thomas] | ||
* [http://www.historylink.org/index.cfm?DisplayPage=output.cfm&file_id=10087 History Link - Fort Thomas] | |||
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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. HistoryEstablished 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 StatusNo remains, site near Auburn, King County, Washington
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