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== History of Fort Hays == | == History of Fort Hays == | ||
Established in 1856 by[[Washington Territorial Volunteers]] during the Washington Indian Wars as a two blockhouse fort at Connell's Prairie. Built near the spot where Lieutenant [[James McAllister]] and [[Michael Connell]] were killed, starting the conflict between the Indians and the settlers. | Established in 1856 by [[Washington Territorial Volunteers]] during the Washington Indian Wars as a two blockhouse fort at Connell's Prairie. Built near the spot where Lieutenant [[James McAllister]] and [[Michael Connell]] were killed, starting the conflict between the Indians and the settlers on 27 Oct 1855. Abandoned in 1856. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Archeological remains near Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. | Archeological remains near Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. | ||
Revision as of 20:55, 17 May 2014
Fort Hays (2) (1856-1856) - A Washington Territorial Volunteers fort established in 1856 during the Washington Indian Wars near present day Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. Named Fort Hays after Major Gilmore Hays, Washington Territorial Volunteers. Abandoned in 1856. Also known as Connell Prairie Blockhouse
History of Fort Hays
Established in 1856 by Washington Territorial Volunteers during the Washington Indian Wars as a two blockhouse fort at Connell's Prairie. Built near the spot where Lieutenant James McAllister and Michael Connell were killed, starting the conflict between the Indians and the settlers on 27 Oct 1855. Abandoned in 1856.
Current Status
Archeological remains near Buckley, Pierce County, Washington.
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Location: Near Buckley, Pierce County, Washington. Map point is on Connell Prairie not the fort site. Maps & Images Lat: 47.191380 Long: -122.11566 |
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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 832-833
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