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Included
in this parcel will be the well-known Washington Park
log cabin, which was built in 1848.
The Historical Society will undertake all necessary repairs
to this historic structure, which will become an important part of the Frontier History Center.
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Frontier History Center
Welcome to the
Washington County
Historical Society’s current project: the Frontier
History Center
located in Washington
Park.
This site was chosen for its accessibility for school
and bus tours. Its proximity to all
major highways makes it an ideal location, and being centrally located in the
county seat ensures a short commute from all areas and schools in the
county.
The Frontier History Center
will be comprised of several structures.
This includes an 18th century frontier fort with blockhouse
and stockade, an early settlers cabin, a blacksmith
shop and a 1780’s log house.
Construction of the settlers fort, settlers cabin and blacksmith shop
are slated to be completed by October of 2007. Pictures of the current construction
progress and from our first open house can be seen below. Please continue to check the website for
news and updated progress photographs.
Click
Here for and Architectural Rendering of the Frontier Fort
Early Settlers
Cabin
 
Stockade – exterior view
Stockade –
interior view
The Frontier History
Center will be the
ideal site for programs for both school and Scout groups and other special
events and activities.
 
 
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