Fort Steilacoom Historical Marker
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member RoGoBliss
N 47° 10.629 W 122° 33.869
10T E 533000 N 5224942
Fort Steilacoom to Fort Walla Walla Military Road Marker
Waymark Code: WM4190
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Ambrosia
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"In 1853-1855 the Military Road was constructed by the settlers of this area. The road was so called because it's purpose was to connect Fort Walla Walla east of the mountains to Fort Steilacoom along side the Puget Sound. The road was built from Fort Steilacoom and then, following an ancient Indian path known as the Naches Trail, it crossed over Naches Pass and down to the Naches River east of the mountains..."
Marker Name: Military Road from Fort Steilacoom to Fort Walla Walla Memorial Marker

Marker Type: Roadside

Town name: Steilacoom

Date marker was placed: 1925

Placer: Washington State Historical Society

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