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The post was abandoned 1822-1828 and sporadically garrisoned after that until about 1 Jun 1879 when it was permanently abandoned. | The post was abandoned 1822-1828 and sporadically garrisoned after that until about 1 Jun 1879 when it was permanently abandoned. | ||
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Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan | |||
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Revision as of 10:43, 19 September 2012
Fort Gratiot (1814-1879) - A U.S. Army Fort established in 1814 during the War of 1812 by Captain Charles Gratiot, 2nd U.S. Infantry, in present day Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. Named after Captain Charles Gratiot, 2nd U.S. Infantry. Abandoned 1822 through 1828 and sporadically garrisoned after that until 1879 when it was permanently abandoned.
Fort Gratiot History
A U.S. Army Fort established 14 May 1814 during the War of 1812 by Captain Charles Gratiot and men from the 2nd U.S. Infantry.
The post was abandoned 1822-1828 and sporadically garrisoned after that until about 1 Jun 1879 when it was permanently abandoned.
Current Status
Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan
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Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan. Maps & Images Lat: 42.9963915 Long: -82.4276868 |
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 419
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