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Fort Cascades was one of four forts established to protect the required portage around the Cascade Rapids of the Columbia River. Fort Cascades was built at the lower end of the rapids at the point where boats coming down the Columbia reentered the water after a difficult portage. [[:Category:Fort Rains|Fort Rains]] was built to protect the middle section of the portage and [[:Category:Fort Lugenbeel|Fort Lugenbeel]] was located at the beginning of the portage. | Fort Cascades was one of four forts established to protect the required portage around the Cascade Rapids of the Columbia River. Fort Cascades was built at the lower end of the rapids at the point where boats coming down the Columbia reentered the water after a difficult portage. [[:Category:Fort Rains|Fort Rains]] was built to protect the middle section of the portage and [[:Category:Fort Lugenbeel|Fort Lugenbeel]] was located at the beginning of the portage. | ||
On March 26, 1856, a group of Yakama and Cascade Indians attacked the white settlements at the Cascades. Settlers took refuge at Fort Rains and Bradford's Store. Fort Cascades was burned to the ground. | |||
On March 27, 40 dragoons arrived from The Dalles under Lieutenant [[Philip H. Sheridan]]. Sheridan attempted to attack Indians engaged in horse races at the upper landing, but his movement was compromised by the bugles from a larger force under Lieutenant [[Edward Steptoe]]. Gunfire was exchanged the rest of the 27th and 28th, with the Indians surrendering late in the evening on March 28, 1856. The Yakamas fled leaving the Cascades behind. The Cascade Indians surrendered without a fight. Steptoe summarily tried and hanged nine of the Cascade Indians. | |||
'''Location:''' Near Cascade City, Washington Territory. | '''Location:''' Near Cascade City, Washington Territory. | ||
Revision as of 14:17, 8 October 2005
Fort Cascades (1855-1861) - One company size post using blockhouses. Established 30 Sep 1855, abandoned 6 Nov 1861.
Fort Cascades was one of four forts established to protect the required portage around the Cascade Rapids of the Columbia River. Fort Cascades was built at the lower end of the rapids at the point where boats coming down the Columbia reentered the water after a difficult portage. Fort Rains was built to protect the middle section of the portage and Fort Lugenbeel was located at the beginning of the portage.
On March 26, 1856, a group of Yakama and Cascade Indians attacked the white settlements at the Cascades. Settlers took refuge at Fort Rains and Bradford's Store. Fort Cascades was burned to the ground.
On March 27, 40 dragoons arrived from The Dalles under Lieutenant Philip H. Sheridan. Sheridan attempted to attack Indians engaged in horse races at the upper landing, but his movement was compromised by the bugles from a larger force under Lieutenant Edward Steptoe. Gunfire was exchanged the rest of the 27th and 28th, with the Indians surrendering late in the evening on March 28, 1856. The Yakamas fled leaving the Cascades behind. The Cascade Indians surrendered without a fight. Steptoe summarily tried and hanged nine of the Cascade Indians.
Location: Near Cascade City, Washington Territory.
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Lat: 47.6570 Long: -122.4182
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