Fort Cagle

Fort Cagle (1855-1856) - A Washington Indian War settler Fort & refuge established in 1855 near Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Named Fort Cagle after the builder William Cagle. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856. History Established in 1855 by William Cagle as a fortified refuge during the Washington Indian Wars. The fort was located near Delameter Creek (now the location of a house at 155 Delameter Lane) on the west side of the Cowlitz River. William (1803-1876) and Hannah (1811-1920) Cagle had followed the Oregon Trail and settled in Washington in 1853. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856. Current Status Unknown. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 46.270606 Long: -122.924856 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' GPS Locations: 46.270606, -122.924856 See Also: Washington Blockhouses Sources: Links: Wikipedia - Fort Cagle History Link - Castle Rock — Thumbnail History By Linda Holden Givens Posted 6/29/2022 Essay 22502. Fortification ID: WA0335 - Fort Cagle Visited: No