CategoryNorthern Early America

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Constructed by British soldiers during the American Revolution, Fort Mackinac served as a sentinel in the Straits of Mackinac for 115 years. Today the original restored fort...

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort History In 1808, Fort Madison, the first United States military post on the upper Mississippi River, was established in what is now the State of Iowa. In part, the fort...

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Thanks to Pete Payette at American Forts Network for the above picture. Fort McClary State Historic Site 28 Oldsfields Road S. Berwick, ME 03908 Park Season Phone: 207-384...

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America One of the nation's most famous forts, Fort McHenry was named to honor James McHenry, a citizen of Baltimore who became US Secretary of War in 1798. Fort Whetstone, an...

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America Fort Lesley J. McNair, located at the point of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers in Washington, D.C. has been an Army post for 200 years, second only to West Point in length of...

Part of our in-depth series exploring the forts of Northern Early America The island got its name from the fact that every fort located here was always informally known as "The Castle." Quickly appreciated for its strategic location for...

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 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...