Fort Russell (1)

Fort Russell (1) (1877-1879) - First established as a temporary stockade in 1877 in response to Indian attacks during the Nez Perce War. Named after John Russell. Abandoned as a fort in 1879. Fort Russell (1) History One of the temporary stockades erected during the 1877 Nez Perce War and used during the Bannock War and the Sheepeater War, 1878-1879. Erected around the home of John Russell in Moscow, Idaho. Current Status No remains. {"selectable":false,"width":"500"} Location: Map point is approximate. Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. Maps & Images Lat: 46.735660 Long: -116.990664 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: ' 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 253 Links: North American Forts - Fort Russell Visited: No Fort Russell (1) Picture Gallery Click on the picture to see a larger version. Contribute additional pictures - the more the better!