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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (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. | ||
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== History == | == 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. | 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. | ||
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'''GPS Locations:''' | '''GPS Locations:''' | ||
* {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=42.76182|Lon=-96.67382}} | * {{GPSLinkLong|Lat=42.76182|Lon=-96.67382}} Monument and Site | ||
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HistoryBuilt 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 StatusGranite monument at the site erected by the Old Settlers Association of Union County, South Dakota.
See Also: Sources: Links: Visited: 11 Jul 2020
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