Fort Brule (2)

Fort Brule (2) (1862-1868) - A U.S. Civil War era Fort established in 1862 near Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota. Built by settlers and militia for protection against hostile Indians during the 1862 Dakota Sioux uprising. Abandoned in 1868 and dismantled in 1873. History Built by settlers and militia on the east bank of Brule Creek north of the town of Elk Creek for protection against hostile and marauding Indians during the Dakota Sioux uprising in 1862. The fort was abandoned in 1868 after the danger had passed and dismantled in 1873. Current Status Granite monument at the site erected by the Old Settlers Association of Union County, South Dakota. {"selectable":false,"height":"-500","width":"-500"} Location: State Hwy 50 at Brule Creek, Union County, South Dakota. Maps & Images Lat: 42.76182 Long: -96.67382 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 1,143' GPS Locations: 42.76182, -96.67382 monument and Site See Also: Sources: Links: North American Forts - Fort Brule (2) Wikipedia - Fort Brule (2) Visited: 11 Jul 2020