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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1855-1857) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the [[Yakima War|Yakima Indian War]] (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after James Davis. Abandoned as a fortification in 1857. Also known as [[Cook Blockhouse]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1855-1857) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the [[Yakima War|Yakima Indian War]] (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after James Davis. Abandoned as a fortification in 1857. Also known as [[Cook Blockhouse]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 10 June 2011
Davis Blockhouse (1855-1857) - A civilian blockhouse first established in 1855 during the Yakima Indian War (1855-1858) by settlers on Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Named after James Davis. Abandoned as a fortification in 1857. Also known as Cook Blockhouse. |style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto" width="800px" |- valign="top"
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Davis Blockhouse History
Current Status
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Location: Sunnyside Cemetery, Whidbey Island, Island County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 48.206098 Long: -122.706666 |
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 831.
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 183
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