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10 BE HE] 10 m Gin ph(Continued.-from page one.)'theer-teditorofily-riorlorterstheanyIpalicia-TOiand the mould board 12 feet, a .24 Inch furrow being.plowed.Attack Never Developed The only marks of historical Significance that appear on the block house are the words, “Fort Dorst,May, 1858.” While the settlers built the fort to save their lives from the Indians who never came, they were not free from sorrow, as a short distance from the structure is a small grave yard, containing several monuments and unmarked graves. One stone shows that death entered the Borst home and took four children and an adopted daughter. One' monument bears the inscription. “W. H. Kinkaid, 1st tenn., Mexican War.” Many graves are umnarlced, while sunken holes tell the story of others. In the center of the grave yard, half hidden by vines and bushes, stands a dark gray monument upon which is written “Joseph Borst, born in Schaharle county New York, Oct.15; 1821. Died October 29, 1885.” Thus peacefully lies the builder of the block house, the pioneer of the community and the one to whom all looked for counsel in time of trouble I gu and protection in time of danger.Is Well Inscribed Like any other place of interest the block house has its share of inscriptions. Some religious minded person has seen fit to write “Jesus died to save sinners,” The name of .John N. Slevcns, Kikton, S. D., and ree’ of Mrs. Will.Couch, Stonlngton, Col-, pr,°~ show that tourists from considerable distance have visited the structure. The name of'Jolm A. Church, Troop C, 2nd U. S- Cavalry, appears on the south side of the building. It is regretted that the soldier did not write the date, as the name was undoubtedly inscribed years ago anti would add interest to the land mark.The block house was originally located on the old military road from Vancouver to Fort Stellacoom. The road ran between the blockhouse and river and has been obliterated. The government operated a ferry at this point, the ferry post still stand-, ing and the marks made by the wire cable being still visible. Part of the cable le being used in keeping the blockhouse from falling apart.agseiCiuthwlCltheidenL aing. e re-Jock, , this,s.4 Fell from ehalis ot theelated. I ----—o-
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Centralia Daily Chronicle Examiner
Centralia, Washington, US
Mon, Nov 29, 1915
Page 3
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