Fort Carroll (4)

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Fort Carroll (4) (1874-1882) - A trading post and steamboat landing established in 1874 on the Missouri River in present-day Fergus County, Montana. Garrisoned by 7th U.S. Infantry in the summers of 1874 and 1875. Abandoned in 1882. Also known as Carroll Landing Post.

History

Built by the Diamond R Transportation Company as a trading post and steamboat landing on the Missouri River to challenge Fort Benton (1) as a transportation and supply center. Garrisoned by the 7th U.S. Infantry during the summers of 1874 and 1875. Abandoned in 1882 when business diminished.

Current Status

Unknown.


USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1722811


Location: Along the Missouri River above Fort Peck Lake in
Fergus County, Montana. Map point is approximate.

Maps & Images

Lat: 47.57361 Long: -108.37278

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  • Elevation: 2,254'



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Fortification ID:

  • MT0023 - Fort Carroll (4)
  • MT0024 - Carroll Landing Post

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