Fort Alden

Fort Alden (1856-1857) - One of a series of crude wooden forts built by Washington Volunteers to protect against Indian attacks during the Indian Wars, also known as Fort Alder. No Indians ventured west and the fort was 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.

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Location: 60' South of the Snoqualmie river 2.5 miles from the actual Snoqualmie Falls near the town of Fall City. (exact location unknown) Maps & Images Lat: 47.565523 Long: -121.875973 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 90'

Sources:

• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 180.
• Frazer, Robert W., Forts of the West, University of Oklahoma Press, Norman OK, 1965, ISBN 0-8061-1250-6, page 170.

Links:

• Jeremiah Borst

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