Camp Polk (Oregon)

One of nine camps created during a time of conflict between settlers and Native Americans, it was located three miles northeast of the present-day city of Sisters.

[2] The camp was intended to house troops who would protect settlers on the Santiam Wagon Road from Indian attack.

[1] Part of Company A, a group of volunteer soldiers from the Willamette Valley under the command of Captain Charles La Follette, were stationed at the post.

[2] A portion of the troops remained at the post until the spring of 1866 when Camp Polk was abandoned.

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