Fort Russell (1)

Fort Russell (1) (1877-1879) - First established as a temporary stockade in 1877 in response to Indian attacks during the Nez Perce Indian War. Named after John Russell. Abandoned as a fort in 1879.

Fort Russell (1) History

One of the temporary stockades erected during the 1877 Nez Perce Indian War and used during the Bannock Indian War and the Sheepeater Indian War, 1878-1879. Erected around the home of John Russell in Moscow, Idaho.

Current Status

No remains.

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Location: Map point is approximate. Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. Maps & Images Lat: 46.735660 Long: -116.990664 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

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 253

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Russell

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