Blockhouse, Washington

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Blockhouse is an unincorporated community in Klickitat County, in the U.S. state of Washington. [1]

History

Blockhouse had its start in the 1850s when a military fort was built near the town site. [2] and was used during the Yakima War. A post office called Blockhouse was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1930. [3]

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References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Blockhouse, Washington
  2. ↑ Meany, Edmond S. (1923). Origin of Washington geographic names. Seattle: University of Washington Press. p. 19.
  3. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved July 18, 2016.

45°50′22″N120°56′15″W / 45.83944°N 120.93750°W / 45.83944; -120.93750


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