Fort Sheridan (2)

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Fort Sheridan (2) (1887-1993) - A U.S. Army post established in 1887 as Camp Highwood in Lake County, Illinois. Renamed in 1888 for General of the Army Philip H. Sheridan who died on 1 Jun 1888. Abandoned in 1993.

Fort Sheridan Commanding Officer Quarters
Fort Sheridan Tower
Fort Sheridan Barracks and Tower Complex Looking South Across the Parade

Fort Sheridan (2) History

Fort Sheridan 1904 Plan
Fort Sheridan Bachelor Officer's Quarters and Mess

Current Status

Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois

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Location: Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.

Maps & Images

Lat: 42.216778 Long: -87.816035

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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 269

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