Fort George Wright
Fort George Wright (1897-1960) - Established 27 Jun 1897 and officially opened in 1899 and occupied by Company "M", 24th Black Infantry Regiment, veterans of the Spanish American War and the Indian War. Fort George Wright was declared surplus by the U.S. Government in 1957 and sold in 1960.
Fort George Wright History
The first buildings constructed were the Quartermaster Stables (Bldg. #835), and the Ammunition Building (Bldg. #841). Senior Officer Quarters were built from 1899 to 1906. Two NCO Quarters were built in 1899, and four NCO Quarters in 1933. The base was used as NCO and Officers' housing for Fairchild Air Force Base from 1947 to 1958.
Current Status
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Location: Spokane, Washington Maps & Images Lat: 47.6772 Long: -117.4752 |
Sources:
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 184
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