Fort Simcoe
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chiawana
N 46° 20.610 W 120° 50.313
10T E 666325 N 5134484
A military fort at the base of Mt. Adams.
Waymark Code: WM9610
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 07/04/2010
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Before it became an Army fort, the area was known and used by the Native Americans as "Mool Mool," or "springs." There are many springs in the area, as well as a large stand of Garry oak trees that gave shelter in the winter. Fort Simcoe was an 1850s military fort during the NW Indian wars. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
Fort Simcoe is now a Washington state park, and is located on the Yakama Indian Reservation near White Swan, Washington. It is a day use park with restored buildings and beautiful picnic areas. There are also trails around the park.
For birdwatchers, the elusive Lewis's woodpecker can be seen here regularly.
The year the "Fort" was constructed or started.: 1856
Name of "Country" or "Nation" that constructed this "Fort": USA
Was this "Fort" involved in any armed conflicts?: No it wasn't
What was the primary purpose of this "Historic Fort"?: For encampment of an army
Current condition: Some buildings restored. A well-maintained state park with visitor center.
This site is administered by ----: Washington State parks
If admission is charged -: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Open to the public?: Open or unrestricted access.
Link to web-site that best describes this "Historic Fort": [Web Link]
Link if this "Fort" is registered on your Countries/ State "Registry of Historical Sites or Buildi: [Web Link]
Official or advertised web-page: Not listed
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