Fort Kearny (1)

Fort Kearny (1) (1846-1848) - First established in 1846 as Camp Kearny. Later named Fort Kearny after Col. Stephen Watts Kearney, 1st U.S. Dragoons. Abandoned in 1848 for Fort Kearny (2).

Fort Kearny (1) History

Established 21 May 1846 by Maj. Clifton Wharton, 1st U.S. Dragoons as Camp Kearny. A blockhouse was later constructed by the post commander, Lt. William E. Prince. The post was abandoned in June 1846 and reoccupied 15 Sep 1847. Finally abandoned because it was too far from the travel routes it was designed to protect in May 1848. Garrison was moved to Fort Kearny (2).

Current Status

Nothing remains except a small plaque on the back of an Oregon Trail Marker. Located at 6th Street and Central Avenue in Nebraska City.

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Location: Fort Kearny (1) Marker, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska. Maps & Images Lat: 40.6777778 Long: -95.8475015 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 958'

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 483

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Kearny (1)

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