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'''Fort Walla Walla (1856- | '''Fort Walla Walla (1856-1911)''' - Established in Nov 1856 by Maj. [[Edward J. Steptoe]]. Abandoned 11 Mar 1911. | ||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
On the grounds of the Walla Walla VA Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington. Many buildings remain and have been repurposed by the VA. | |||
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Revision as of 18:09, 15 May 2010
Fort Walla Walla (1856-1911) - Established in Nov 1856 by Maj. Edward J. Steptoe. Abandoned 11 Mar 1911.
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Fort Walla Walla (2) History
Commanders:
- Maj. Edward J. Steptoe
- Capt. Frederick J. Dent
- Capt. E. Steen
Current Status
On the grounds of the Walla Walla VA Hospital, Walla Walla, Washington. Many buildings remain and have been repurposed by the VA.
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Location: Walla Walla VA Hospital Grounds, Walla Walla Washington Maps & Images Lat: 46.045476 Long: -118.365219 |
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 838
Links:
Visited: 15 May 2010
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