Fort Jackson (1)

Fort Jackson (1) (1833-1834) - Established in 1833 as an American Fur Company post built by trader C.S. Chardon. Named for President Andrew Jackson.

Fort Jackson (1) History

Fifty foot square palisaded post built as a wintering over camp.

Current Status

Unknown

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Location: In the vicinity of Poplar, Montana Maps & Images Lat: 48.11306 Long: -105.19778 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 1950'

Sources:

• Hart, Herbert M., Tour Guide to Old Western Forts, Pruett Publishing Co., Boulder CO, 1980, ISBN 0-87108-568-2, page 71
• 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 471

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Jackson

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