Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Fort Monroe, Virginia (also known as Fortress Monroe ) is a military installation located at Old Point Comfort on the tip of the Virginia Peninsula at the mouth of Hampton Roads on...
Part of our in-depth series exploring Southern Early American Forts Almost 70 miles (112.9 km) west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria Soldiers Working in the Squad Room (NPS Photo) History Fort Larned was established in 1859 as a base of military operations against hostile Indians of the Central Plains, to protect...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort Jefferson c/o Site Operations Department The Ohio Historical Society 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211 Phone: 614-297-2630 1-800-686-1535 (toll free) Fort Jefferson...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort Laurens State Memorial Route One, Box 404 Zoar, OH 44697 Phone: 330-874-2059 1-800-283-8914 (toll free) E-mail: [email protected] Site Manager, Kathy Fernandez In...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Old Fort Johnson is located at the corner of Routes 5 and 67 One mile west of Amsterdam, NY History The history of Fort Johnson and its builder, William Johnson, began with...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Apacheria Fort Leaton State Historical Park, consisting of 23.4 acres, five of which are the site of a pioneer trading post, is located in Presidio County. The park was acquired December 8, 1967, by...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the Mountain Pacific Forts Fort Jones Museum11913 Main St. Fort Jones, CA Phone: 530-468-5568 With the advent of the California "Gold Rush," Captain Edward H. Fitzgerald of the 1st Dragoons was ordered...
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