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Revision as of 11:14, 27 August 2012
Fort Sheridan (2) (1887-1993) - A U.S. Army post established in 1887 as Camp Highwood in Lake County, Illinois. Renamed in 1888 for General of the Army Philip H. Sheridan who died on 1 Jun 1888. Abandoned in 1993.
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Fort Sheridan (2) History
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Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois
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Location: Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois. Maps & Images Lat: 42.216778 Long: -87.816035 |
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 269
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