HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM

STEILACOOM, WA

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Historic Fort Steilacoom is a former military fort located in the city of Steilacoom, Washington. It was established in 1849 by the United States Army to protect American settlers from Native American uprisings and British influence during the Oregon boundary dispute. The fort was named after the nearby Steilacoom tribe of Native Americans.

At its peak, the fort housed up to 300 soldiers, their families, and civilian employees. It served as a base for military expeditions and as a hub for communication with other military forts in the region. The fort was also used as a hospital during the Civil War and the Indian Wars.

After the fort was decommissioned in 1868, it was repurposed as a school for the deaf and blind, and later as a mental hospital. In the 1950s, the area was turned into a state park, and the remaining buildings were restored and opened for public tours.

Today, visitors can explore the fort's parade grounds, barracks, and officer quarters. The museum houses exhibits on the fort's history and the daily life of soldiers stationed there. The site also hosts events and reenactments of military life in the mid-19th century. Historic Fort Steilacoom is a significant piece of Washington State's history and a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in STEILACOOM WA. US MID #8405300444

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Contact HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM

HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM
PO BOX 88447
STEILACOOM
WA
98388-9838

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HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM Information

MID # 8405300444
Name HISTORIC FORT STEILACOOM
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 911240261
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 47.169291, -122.593507
CODES FIPS State Code: 53
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 072111
US Census Block: 2001