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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1865-1882) - First established in 1865 by Brigadier General [[Washington l. Elliott]]. Probably named for Colonel [[Henry Dodge]], [[1st U.S. Dragoons]]. Abandoned in 1882. | |||
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The post was abandoned 2 Oct 1882 and turned over to the Interior Department 12 Jan 1885. | == History == | ||
[[Image:Fort Dodge - 28.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fort Dodge Markers]] | |||
Established to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail against hostile Indians. The post was built just east of Dodge City, Kansas, 9 Sep 1865, on the north bank of the Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. Initially constructed of sod huts and rebuilt with stone in 1867, it eventually became a four company post. | |||
The post was abandoned 2 Oct 1882 and turned over to the Interior Department for disposition 12 Jan 1885. On 2 Mar 1889, Congress authorized transfer of the post to the Fort Dodge Solders Home and it opened 1 Jan 1890. | |||
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== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Currently the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home. Some buildings remain. | [[Image:Fort Dodge Museum.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Fort Dodge Museum and Library]] | ||
Currently the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home. Some original buildings remain including the commanding officers quarters, the hospital, the mortuary and two stone barracks. The 1867 building currently housing the Fort Dodge Museum and library served in several capacities over the years including a granary and commodities storage. | |||
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(F) 37. | (F) 37.731549, -99.935986 | ||
Fort Dodge<br>(1865-1882) | Fort Dodge<br>(1865-1882) | ||
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'''Location:''' East of Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas. | '''Location:''' East of Dodge City, Ford County, Kansas. | ||
{{Mapit-US-cityscale|37. | {{Mapit-US-cityscale|37.731549|-99.935986}} | ||
* Elevation: ' | * Elevation: 2,454' | ||
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'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
* {{Roberts}}, page 294 | * {{Roberts}}, page 294 | ||
* {{Hart}}, page 59 | |||
'''Links:''' | |||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/kswest.html#dodge2 North American Forts - Fort Dodge] | |||
* [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-fortdodge.html Legends of America - Fort Dodge] | |||
* [http://www.skyways.org/orgs/fordco/ftdodge.html Fort Dodge] | |||
{{Visited| | {{Visited|11 Oct 2011}} | ||
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[[Category:Kansas Forts]] | [[Category:Kansas Forts]] | ||
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[[Category:Preserved]] | [[Category:Preserved]] | ||
[[Category:Starter Page]] | [[Category:Starter Page]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:2011-2012 Trip]] | ||
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Fort Dodge (1) (1865-1882) - First established in 1865 by Brigadier General Washington l. Elliott. Probably named for Colonel Henry Dodge, 1st U.S. Dragoons. Abandoned in 1882.
History Established to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail against hostile Indians. The post was built just east of Dodge City, Kansas, 9 Sep 1865, on the north bank of the Arkansas River in Ford County, Kansas. Initially constructed of sod huts and rebuilt with stone in 1867, it eventually became a four company post. The post was abandoned 2 Oct 1882 and turned over to the Interior Department for disposition 12 Jan 1885. On 2 Mar 1889, Congress authorized transfer of the post to the Fort Dodge Solders Home and it opened 1 Jan 1890.
Current Status Currently the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home. Some original buildings remain including the commanding officers quarters, the hospital, the mortuary and two stone barracks. The 1867 building currently housing the Fort Dodge Museum and library served in several capacities over the years including a granary and commodities storage.
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Links: Visited: 11 Oct 2011
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