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== History == | == History == | ||
Established in 1855 during the [[Yakima War]] | Established by Washington Territorial Volunteers in 1855 at the White River Crossing during the [[Yakima War]]. The Fort Pike blockhouse was placed to protect the important crossing. This fort may also be known as Fort Posey or Fort Posey may have been another fort located close to it. | ||
Abandoned as a fortification in 1856 as the war came to an end. | Abandoned as a fortification in 1856 as the war came to an end. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Private property, coordinates may be approximate. | |||
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HistoryEstablished by Washington Territorial Volunteers in 1855 at the White River Crossing during the Yakima War. The Fort Pike blockhouse was placed to protect the important crossing. This fort may also be known as Fort Posey or Fort Posey may have been another fort located close to it. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856 as the war came to an end. Current StatusPrivate property, coordinates may be approximate.
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