Fort Ouiatenon

Fort Ouiatenon (1722-1763) - A fortified French trading post established in 1722 in present day Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Turned over to the British in 1761. Captured by hostile Indians during Pontiac's War in 1763 and abandoned.

Current Status

Markers and replica blockhouse not on actual site in Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana.

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Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Map point is the location of the replica blockhouse. Maps & Images Lat: 40.406343 Long: -86.963562 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 278

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Ouiatenon

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