Fort Lamerick

Fort Lamerick (1856-1856) - Established 1 May 1856 by Oregon Volunteers during the Rogue River Indian War of 1855-56. Apparently the post was little more breastwork of logs enclosing a camping place. Since the war ended in the summer of 1856, the post was shortlived.

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Location: Big Meadows about 2 miles north of the Rogue River in Curry County, Oregon. Maps & Images Lat: 42.71806 Long: -123.83806 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 2600

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• Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads

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