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...
Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Comancheria The Frontier Army Museum Fort Leavenworth Kansas. The original collection began in 1939 when the wagon shop at Fort Leavenworth closed and the horse-drawn vehicles were relocated and...
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