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Roundtree's Fort (1832-1832) - A Black Hawk War Fort established in 1832 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin. Named Rountree's Fort after the militia organizer Captain John H. Rountree. Abandoned as a fortification in 1832 after the end of the war. Also known as Fort Dodge.
History of Rountree's Fort
Established in early April 1832 by a company of local militia organized by Captain John H. Rountree.
Built as a circular stockade about 100' in diameter, with a 20' square blockhouse at the center.
Abandoned as a fortification in 1832 after the end of the war.
Current Status
Unknown. Map point is a marker identifying the origin of the town, not necessarily the fort site. No specific marker for the fort.
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Location: Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin.
Maps & Images
Lat: 42.73174 Long: -90.47258
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Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 853.
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