Battle of Four Lakes, Medical Lake, WA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 47° 33.705 W 117° 35.778
11T E 455143 N 5267764
This historical monument was erected in 1935.
Waymark Code: WM9X92
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/09/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ambrosia
Views: 18

The monument reads:
"Battle of Four Lakes
On this historic ground,
Sept 1, 1858,
700 soldiers under Col. Geo. Wright, U.S.A., routed 500 allied Indians. Four days later the rallied hostiles were decisively defeated in a running battle. They sued for mercy and have ever since maintained lasting peace. Erected by Spokane County Pioneer Society, Medical Lake Commercial Club, Four Lakes Grange.
1935"
Marker Name: Battle of Four Lakes

Marker Type: Roadside

Town name: Four Lakes

Date marker was placed: 1935

Placer: Spokane County Pioneer Society, Medical Lake Commercial Club, Four Lakes Grange.

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