There was a blacksmith shop at Fort Hoskins in Benton County, Oregon, but I
believe it operated later than 1855.  Oregon State University, Benton
County Parks, and the University of Oregon have all done work at this site.
 I believe David Brauner in the OSU archaeology department is probably the
one to ask if you need info.  Sorry, I don't have his address or email on
hand.  I can find them if you need them.
 
Anne Brockett
University of Oregon
Historic Preservation Program
 
 
At 04:06 PM 2/23/98 -0500, you wrote:
>I am looking for information on blacksmith shops, preferably in the west,
>operated on US military outposts during the ca. 1842-1855 period.  I am
>particularly interested in information on any that have been excavated and/or
>are still extant.
>
>All in regards to plans to develop an exhibit and/or reconstruction of a
>blacksmithing operation at Fort Washita, Oklahoma, operated by the Oklahoma
>Historical Society.
>
>Thanks for any info.
>
>William B. Lees
>Director, Historic Sites Division
>Oklahoma Historical Society
>
>