Fort Niobrara

Fort Niobrara (1880-1906) - Established in 1880 by Maj. John J. Upham, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Named after the Niobrara River. Abandoned in 1906.

Current Status

No period guns or mounts in place.

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Location: Cherry County, Nebraska. Maps & Images Lat: 42.8461162 Long: -100.5337439 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 2,562'

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 485

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Niobrara

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