Fort Steilacoom was founded by the U.S. Army in 1849 near Lake Steilacoom and was the first military fortification north of the Columbia River in what was to become Washington state.
Fort Steilacoom was founded by the U.S. Army in 1849 near Lake Steilacoom. Fort Steilacoom was the first military fortification north of the Columbia River in what was to become Washington state.