Sequalitchew Creek Railroad Runs Through It?

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In 1890 Fred Plummer "Entered according to act of Congress in the year 1890 by Fred G. Plummer in the office of the Librarian of congress at Washington". The interesting aspect of this map is that in 1890 the maps put the Union Pacific Rail R oad across the Sequalitchew … [Read more...]

Fort Nisqually 1843 Second Site – Aerial Photo

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The Fort was again moved in 1843 to be closer to fresh water. The site was about one mile east of the 1833 location, on a prairie, on the south bank of Sequalitchew Creek. The relocated fort was not re-fortified until 1848 when it was enclosed in a stockade and two sturdy bastions … [Read more...]

Old Sketch of Fort Nisqually

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Sketch of Hudsons Bay Company Fort NisquallyHere's an old Sketch I found on Flickr of the Hudsons Bay Company. It's on my quest for more information regarding the Fort and history surrounding the area. … [Read more...]