National and State Register

Ben Quick Ranch & Fort

Douglas County

Although there are no visible remains, it is the site of Fort Washington, a log stockade that enclosed a homestead cabin and a large well.  Built during the Indian Wars of 1868, it was a strong defense point for the entire West Plum Creek Valley.  

A black and white photo of the buildings with log walls in heavy woods.

Ben Quick Ranch & Fort

A later construction, the 1885 1½-story dwelling, was built utilizing locally gathered native stone and is a good representative of Douglas County stone architecture for the period.

National Register

Address

6695 W. Plum Creek Rd., Larkspur vicinity

Site Number

5DA.215