Fort Mason (3)

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Fort Mason (3) (185?-1857) - A log settler fort established in 1855 or 1856 on Point Wilson, Jefferson County, Washington. Probably named Fort Mason after Charles H. Mason, acting Washington Territory Governor at the time. Found unfinished and abandoned in 1857.

Point Wilson light

Current Status

No remains or marker on Point Wilson in Fort Worden State Park, Jefferson County, Washington.


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Location: Point Wilson on Fort Worden State Park, Jefferson County, Washington. Map point is Point Wilson and does not identify the fort site.

Maps & Images

Lat: 48.1435395 Long: -122.7550292

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See Also:

Sources:

  • Meany, Edmond Steven, Origin of Washington Geographic Names, 1923, Gale Research Co., Google Books, page 92

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Visited: Area 15 May 2014, 16 Jun 2009

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