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 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. It was situated in Wasco County on Mill Creek in the west part of the community of the Dalles.

Source: Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads