Fort Gilbert

Fort Gilbert (1864-1867) - Established in 1864 as a trading post at the edge of the Fort Buford in present day Richland County, North Dakota, on the west bank of the Yellowstone River. Named after Colonel Charles C. Gilbert, a commanding officer at Fort Buford.

Fort Gilbert History

Built as a trading post for the lower Yellowstone valley.

Current Status

Marker only, no remains of the post.

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Location: About 5 miles north of Sidney in Richland County, Montana, off hwy 200 on the west bank of the Yellowstone River Maps & Images Lat: 47.79917 Long: -104.07417 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: '

Sources:

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

Links:

• Roadside Marker

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