Fort Hayes (1) (1855-1856) - A settler structure converted to military use during the Rogue River Indian War of 1855-1856 in Josephine County, Oregon. Also known as Camp Hayes and Fort Hay. Abandoned as a military post after the end of the war.
A converted settler post was 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
Marker only in Josephine County, Oregon. Topo maps show Anderson Station just across US Hwy 199 from the location of the marker.
Location: Fort Hayes (1) was located on what is now the Redwood Highway (US 199) southeast of Grants Pass, Josephine County, Oregon. Marker map point is accurate. Fort map points may not be accurate.
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
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
