Fort Simcoe
Fort Simcoe is located on the Yakima Reservation. The site was a meeting, trade and culture center of prehistoric native tribes from areas all around the present state of Washington. Prior to 1850, the park was used as a trade center and campground for the various bands of Native Americans that now make up the Yakama Indian Nation. The fort was built in the late 1850's and was in use for three years. In 1859, the military turned the fort over to the Yakama Indian Agency. The fort was then converted to an Indian school and the Yakama Indian Agency managed its affairs from the site until the early 1900's. A state park was established there in 1956.
Information supplied by Washington State Parks Department.
Dr. G. B. Kuykendall, of Fort Simcoe, Washington Territory-Found in "The Medical and Surgical Reporter", Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1875. D. G. Brinton, M.D., Editor. Submitted by Linda Rodriguez