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==History== | == History == | ||
Established as a fortified dwelling and hostel in 1863 by Dr. E. W. Innskip and his partner Osgood on Skinner's Toll Road. Served as a refuge for travelers and settlers during Indian raids. | Established as a fortified dwelling and hostel in 1863 by Dr. [[E. W. Innskip]] and his partner Osgood on Skinner's Toll Road. Served as a refuge for travelers and settlers during Indian raids. | ||
==Current Status== | == Current Status == | ||
Some ruins and a marker enclosed in a fenced compound. Nearby is the grave of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau (1805-1866) the son of Sacajawea, born on the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]]. Jean Baptiste died at Innskips Ranch in 1866 and is buried nearby. | Some ruins and a marker enclosed in a fenced compound. Nearby is the grave of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau (1805-1866) the son of Sacajawea, born on the [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]]. Jean Baptiste died at Innskips Ranch in 1866 and is buried nearby. | ||
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'''Location:''' Just north of Danner on the old Ion Highway in Malheur County, Oregon. | '''Location:''' Just north of Danner on the old Ion Highway in Malheur County, Oregon. Follow the signs to the Jean Baptiste Charbonneau gravesite. | ||
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|42.9504|-117.33977}} | {{Mapit-US-cityscale|42.9504|-117.33977}} | ||
* Elevation: 4,226' | * Elevation: 4,226' | ||
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'''See Also:''' | |||
* [[Lewis and Clark Expedition]] | |||
'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
Revision as of 06:21, 20 July 2017
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Fort Dobie (1863-Unk) - Established in the 1860's as a fortified dwelling, hostel and stage stop along Skinner's Toll Road. Also locally known as Innskip Station.
HistoryEstablished as a fortified dwelling and hostel in 1863 by Dr. E. W. Innskip and his partner Osgood on Skinner's Toll Road. Served as a refuge for travelers and settlers during Indian raids. Current StatusSome ruins and a marker enclosed in a fenced compound. Nearby is the grave of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau (1805-1866) the son of Sacajawea, born on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Jean Baptiste died at Innskips Ranch in 1866 and is buried nearby.
See Also: Sources: Links: Visited: 19 Jul 2017
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