Fort Cagle

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Fort Cagle (1855-1856) - A Washington Indian War settler Fort & refuge established in 1855 near Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington. Named Fort Cagle after the builder William Cagle. Abandoned as a fortification in 1856.

History

Established in 1855 by William Cagle as a fortified refuge during the Washington Indian Wars. The fort was located near Delameter Creek (now the location of a house at 155 Delameter Lane) on the west side of the Cowlitz River. William (1803-1876) and Hannah (1811-1920) Cagle had followed the Oregon Trail and settled in Washington in 1853.

Abandoned as a fortification in 1856.

Current Status

Unknown.


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Location: Castle Rock, Cowlitz County, Washington.

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Lat: 46.270606 Long: -122.924856

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  • WA0335 - Fort Cagle

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