Fort Dobie
Fort Dobie (1863-Unk) - Established in the 1860's as a fortified dwelling, hostel and stage stop along Skinner's Toll Road. Also locally known as Innskip Station.
HistoryEstablished as a fortified dwelling and hostel in 1863 by Dr. E. W. Innskip and his partner Osgood on Skinner's Toll Road. Served as a refuge for travelers and settlers during Indian raids. Current StatusSome ruins and a marker enclosed in a fenced compound. Nearby is the grave of Jean Baptiste Charbonneau (1805-1866) the son of Sacajawea, born on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Jean Baptiste died at Innskips Ranch in 1866 and is buried nearby.
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