Chambers Blockhouse

Chambers Blockhouse (1855-1855) - A settler blockhouse/fort first established during the Washington Indian Wars in 1855 in present day Lacey, Thurston County, Washington. Named after Andrew Chambers owner of the land claim. Abandoned in 1855. Also known as Andrew Chambers Blockhouse and Fort Chambers.

History of Fort Chambers Blockhouse

Established in 1855 as a settler blockhouse/fort during the Washington Indian Wars to shelter some fourteen people who moved in when the blockhouse was complete.

Abandoned later in 1855 when no attacks occurred.

Current Status

Marker only at NW Corner of Rainier Rd SE and Prestwick Ln SE, Lacey, Thurston County, Washington.

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Location: NW Corner of Rainier Rd SE and Prestwick Ln SE, Lacey, Thurston County, Washington. Map point is the marker location. Maps & Images Lat: 46.984947 Long: -122.821022 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

See Also:

• Washington Blockhouses

Sources:

• McDaniel, Nancy L., A Sound Defense: Military Historical Sites of Puget Sound, Self Published, 2013, 365 pages, ISBN 978-0-9759044-2-8, page 197

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Chambers Blockhouse
• History Link - Chambers Blockhouse
• Olympia History - Andrew Chambers Blockhouse

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