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'''{{PAGENAME}} (1863-1890)''' - Established by two companies of soldiers under Maj. [[Charles | '''{{PAGENAME}} (1863-1890)''' - Established by two companies of soldiers under Maj. [[Charles S Drew]], [[1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry]], on 5 September 1863 during the [[U.S. Civil War]]. Fort Klamath was an important post during [[Modoc War|Modoc]], [[Snake War|Snake]] and [[Piute Wars|Piute]] wars. The majority of troops were removed in 1889 and the fort was finally left to a caretaker on 23 Jun 1890. | ||
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Built as a two company cavalry fort located near strategic travel routes to California and Idaho. The fort's main purpose was to oversee the Indian populations of the local area and to protect settlers and travelers. Originally built by Oregon volunteer troops it was garrisoned by Federal troops after the [[U.S. Civil War]]. | Built as a two company cavalry fort by Capt. William Kelley and Company C of the [[1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry]]. It was located near strategic travel routes to California and Idaho and the new [[Oregon Central Military Road]]. The fort's main purpose was to oversee the Indian populations of the local area and to protect settlers and travelers. Originally built by Oregon volunteer troops it was garrisoned by Federal troops after the [[U.S. Civil War]]. | ||
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Revision as of 08:27, 1 July 2008
Fort Klamath (1863-1890) - Established by two companies of soldiers under Maj. Charles S Drew, 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry, on 5 September 1863 during the U.S. Civil War. Fort Klamath was an important post during Modoc, Snake and Piute wars. The majority of troops were removed in 1889 and the fort was finally left to a caretaker on 23 Jun 1890.
History of Fort Klamath
Built as a two company cavalry fort by Capt. William Kelley and Company C of the 1st Oregon Volunteer Cavalry. It was located near strategic travel routes to California and Idaho and the new Oregon Central Military Road. The fort's main purpose was to oversee the Indian populations of the local area and to protect settlers and travelers. Originally built by Oregon volunteer troops it was garrisoned by Federal troops after the U.S. Civil War.
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Location: Klamath County, Oregon at a point about a mile southeast of the present community of Klamath Falls. Maps & Images Lat: 42.692341 Long: -121.972232 |
Sources:
- Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 135
- Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads
- McArthur, Lewis A. & McArthur, Lewis L., Oregon Geographic Names, Oregon Historical Society Press; 7 edition (December 2003), 1073 pages, ISBN 0875952771, ISBN 978-0875952772, page 370
- 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 665-666
Links:
- Wikipedia Article
- National Register of Historic Places added 1971 Site - #71000680
- A History of Fort Klamath
- Fort Klamath Museum
Visited: 29 Jun 2008
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Roadside Marker for Fort Klamath -
Fort Klamath Sign
