Category:Fort Dalles

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Fort Dalles (1850-1867) - Established from a stockade by volunteer troops at the Dalles in Jan 1848. The post was originally called Fort Lee for Major Henry A.G. Lee of the Oregon Rifles. Also Called Fort Wascopan and Camp Drum when it was established by by two companies of Mounted Riflemen. In July 1853 it was designated Fort Dalles. Substantially rebuilt in 1856. Last garrisoned from 22 Mar to 22 May 1867. On 28 Mar 1877 the military reservation was transferred to the Interior Department. This regular military fort was used during various Indian disturbances from 1850-66.

After treaties signed with the Indians at Walla Walla in 1855 failed the fort was rebuilt in 1856 and served as a regimental headquarters for the recently activated 9th U.S. Infantry under the command of Col. George Wright. Fort Dalles became a major military depot for Fort Walla Walla and Fort Simcoe and a central point for military activities in eastern Washington and Oregon during the ensuing Yakima War. The construction at the fort came under criticism for being overly extravagant especially in the construction of the Commanding Officer's quarters and quarters for the other officers.

Commanders:

• (1853-1856) Bvt. Maj. Grandville Haller

Location: On Mill Creek in the west part of the community of the Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon .

Maps & Images

Lat: 45.59472 Long: -121.19984

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Sources:

• Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
• Knuth, Priscilla, Picturesque Frontier: The Army's Fort Dalles, 2nd Edition, Oregon Historical Societ Press, 1987, ISBN 0-87595-140-6