Dayton in Columbia County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Dodge Quarantine Cabin
In preparation for their son's return home to Richmond Avenue in Dayton, the parents of Private Wesley R. Dodge had this cabin built. The structure met basic recommended quarantine practices for returning soldiers and provided young Wesley a place to convalesce.
This cabin was donated to Blue Mountain Heritage Society by Eric and Cyndi Sama in 2017.
Erected by Blue Mountain Heritage Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine • War, Spanish-American.
Location. 46° 19.154′ N, 117° 58.984′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Washington, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of North Front Street and East Commercial Street Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 North Front Street, Dayton WA 99328, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smith Hollow Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); "a good road" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla Homeland (about 300 feet away); The Celilo Falls Trail (about 700 feet away); Oldest Existing Depot in the State of Washington (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Track Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Dayton (approx. ¼ mile away); Columbia County (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 33 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 31, 2020, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.