General Thomas Anderson at Vancouver Barracks

Register today and join us for an engaging presentation on one of Vancouver Barracks’ most influential commanders!

Ohio native and Civil War veteran General Thomas M. Anderson (1836-1917) commanded the 14^th Infantry at Vancouver Barracks from 1886-1898. As one of the longer-serving commanders, he, and also his family, because active in the community as well as at the post. Presenter Jeff Davis (Major, U.S. Army, Ret.) will talk about Anderson’s service in the context of the larger history of Vancouver Barracks. Anderson’s family had long-time association with this area as he was a grand-nephew of William Clark of the Corps of Discovery, and his namesake son also served at Vancouver Barracks. The desk Anderson used while serving in Vancouver was donated to the Clark County Historical Museum and is on display at the Howard House.

Our speaker, Jeff Davis, is an archaeologist and was active with the Vancouver Barracks Military Association for many years. A native of Vancouver where his Army father was based, Davis joined the Army Reserve out of high school and served for many years around the world, and also at Vancouver Barracks. He has authored and contributed to many books and other publications on military and Northwest history and is a frequent public speaker and tour guide.

This program is offered free of charge, but space is limited. Please reserve your spot HERE.

Part of the Humanities WA Speakers Series presented by University Village.

Photo Caption:  Anderson family and friends sitting on the front porch of the post commander’s home. The 1878 home is now called the Howard House after its first residents – General Oliver Otis Howard and his family.

Credit: Clark County Historical Museum