Pioneer Square in Seattle in King County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Site of the Smaller Fort

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

1. Site of the Smaller Fort Marker

Inscription. Site of the smaller fort to protect the whites in the Indian War of 1855. A Stockade stretched from here to the main blockhouse at the foot of Cherry Street.

Erected 1905 by Washington University State Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 47° 35.994′ N, 122° 19.964′ W. Marker is in Seattle, Washington, in King County. It is in Pioneer Square. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Occidental Avenue South on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 South Main Street, Seattle WA 98104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Information Booth (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Square Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); UPS - Celebrating 100 years of Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of United Parcel Service (within shouting distance of this marker); Earl Layman Street Clock (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); How Big Was Japantown? (about 300 feet away); Salvation Army Site (about 400 feet away); Grand Central Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seattle.

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

2. Site of the Smaller Fort Marker

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 17, 2011

3. Site of the Smaller Fort Marker

The marker is on the corner of the building under the hanging flower basket.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 689 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.