Fort Hayes (1)

Fort Hayes (1) (1855-1856) - A settler structure converted to military use during the Rogue River Indian War of 1855-1856. Also known as Camp Hayes. Abandoned as a military post after the end of the war.

Fort Hay (Hayes) Marker

Rogue River Indian War (1855-1856)

A converted settler post built in the Illinois River Valley near Hayes Hill during the Rogue River Indian War. The fort saw action on 24 and 25 March 1856 when Company E of the Northern Battalion arrived at the fort and found it surrounded by hostile Indians. A battle ensued and the hostile Indians were driven off. The fort became the headquarters for six Oregon Volunteer companies.

The post was abandoned as a military post after the war and became a stage stop and later a residence. Came to be known as Anderson Station. The structure was destroyed by fire on 19 Jan 1951.

Current Status

Josephine County, Oregon

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USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1851683

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Location: Fort Hayes was located on what is now the Redwood Highway southeast of Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon. Maps & Images Lat: 42.3 Long: -123.6 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 1650'

Sources:

• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 134
• McArthur, Lewis A. & McArthur, Lewis L., Oregon Geographic Names, Oregon Historical Society Press; 7 edition (December 2003), 1073 pages, ISBN 0875952771, ISBN 978-0875952772, page 368
• Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
• Victor, Frances Fuller, The Early Indian Wars of Oregon: compiled from the Oregon Archives and other Original Sources with Muster Rolls, Farnk C. Baker, State Printer, Salem, Oregon, 1894, page 391-392

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Hayes

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