A Healthy Environment - Vancouver, Washington
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BruceS
N 45° 37.615 W 122° 39.331
10T E 526852 N 5052654
Marker with information on how relatively healthy it was at Vancouver Barracks.
Waymark Code: WMJ8C9
Location: Washington, United States
Date Posted: 10/10/2013
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Text of marker:
A Healthy Environment
Vancouver was praised for its moderate and healthful climate compared to many military posts around the West. Relatively few viruses, fevers, cholera or other infections that commonly raged through military camps afflicted the garrison here. Dr. Glisan, stationed in Oregon Territory in the 1850's, considered his military obligations easy work, providing him ample time to administer to the settlers of the area for additional fees.
Donated by
Security Pacific Bank
Washington