Fort Maloney

Fort Maloney (1856-1856) - First established in February 1856 during the Yakima Indian War by Captain Maurice Maloney and 4th U.S. Infantry troops in Pierce County, Washington. Named after Captain Maloney. Abandoned in 1856. Also known as Fort Malone

Fort Maloney History

Built as a typical two story blockhouse in February 1856 by Captain Maurice Maloney and 4th U.S. Infantry troops during the Yakima Indian War. Unusual in that the first story of the blockhouse was only 6 1/2 feet high. Intended to protect the John Carson Ferry across the Puyallup River

Current Status

Marker only.

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Location: Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington. Maps & Images Lat: 47.2039895 Long: -122.2928978 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 46'

Sources:

• 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
• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 185

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Maloney

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