Fort Okanogan

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Fort Okanogan (1811-1860) - Established as a Pacific Fur Company trading post in 1811, Okanogan County, Washington.

Fort Okanogan History

Originally a 16' x 20' log trading post on the Okanogan River .5 miles from it's mouth. The post was abandoned after the War of 1812 and re-established by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1821. The fort was rebuilt in 1830 less than a mile away from the original location. The fort was completely abandoned in 1860.

Current Status

Fort Okanogan State Park, Okanogan County, Washington

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Location: Fort Okanogan State Park, Okanogan County, Washington

Maps & Images

Lat: 48.100344 Long: -119.678656

Sources:

  • Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 186
  • Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 834-835

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