Category:Fort Alden
Fort Alden (1856-1857) - One of a series of crude wooden forts built to protect against Indian attacks during the Indian Wars. No Indians ventured west and the forts were quickly abandoned.
In 1857 Jeremiah Borst who is considered to be the father of the Snoqualmie Valley settled a 160-acre, pre-empted claim that was 2.5 miles north of Snoqualmie Falls. The Fort Alden blockhouse served as his first cabin.
Location: Meadowbrook, King County, Washington. Near the trailer park. Maps & Images
Lat: 47.55215 Long: -121.79882
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