Fort Henrietta Park

Archeological excavations from the Fort Henrietta-Utilla Indian Agency Site found at least seasonal occupation by Native Americans going back over 3500 years, probably as a transportation hub due to the Umatilla River from prehistoric times. In 1851 an Indian agency for the Umatilla, Cayuse and Walla Walla people was set up with a post office across the Umatilla River. The post office served as one of the stations for the postal route between The Dalles and Salt Lake City. In 1855 the Agency was burned down by the Cayuse during the Yakima War after which the Oregon militia built a frontier outpost called Fort Henrietta. In November that same year the Oregon Mounted Volunteers built the 100 square foot fort on the site of the destroyed Umatilla Indian Agency. == Amenities ==

Displays in the Fort Henrietta Park interpret the former U.S. Army fort, which was staffed from 1855 to 1856, the interactions between European Americans and Native Americans in roughly the same period, and both logging equipment and a replica of a frontier-era blockhouse that housed the first Umatilla County Jail. Within the collection, there is a covered wagon museum, antique fire equipment, and a public access point to the river. The Fort overlooks the Umatilla River. The park includes a small recreational vehicle (RV) park and campground, a playground, and a skate park. == References ==