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'''Fort Alden (1856-1857)''' - One of a series of crude wooden forts built by [[Washington Volunteers]] to protect against Indian attacks during the [[Indian Wars]]. No Indians ventured west and the fort was quickly abandoned. | '''Fort Alden (1856-1857)''' - One of a series of crude wooden forts built by [[Washington Volunteers]] to protect against Indian attacks during the [[Indian Wars]]. No Indians ventured west and the fort was quickly abandoned. | ||
In 1857 [[Jeremiah Borst]] who is considered to be the father of the Snoqualmie Valley settled a 160-acre, pre-empted claim that was 2.5 miles north of Snoqualmie Falls. The Fort Alden blockhouse served as his first cabin. | In 1857 [[Jeremiah Borst]], who is considered to be the father of the Snoqualmie Valley, settled a 160-acre, pre-empted claim that was 2.5 miles north of Snoqualmie Falls. The Fort Alden blockhouse served as his first cabin. | ||
'''Location:''' North of Snoqualmie Falls, King County, Washington. | '''Location:''' North of Snoqualmie Falls, King County, Washington. | ||
Revision as of 19:11, 6 October 2005
Fort Alden (1856-1857) - One of a series of crude wooden forts built by Washington Volunteers to protect against Indian attacks during the Indian Wars. No Indians ventured west and the fort was quickly abandoned.
In 1857 Jeremiah Borst, who is considered to be the father of the Snoqualmie Valley, settled a 160-acre, pre-empted claim that was 2.5 miles north of Snoqualmie Falls. The Fort Alden blockhouse served as his first cabin.
Location: North of Snoqualmie Falls, King County, Washington. Maps & Images
Lat: 47.55215 Long: -121.79882
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