Fort Klamath

Fort Klamath Barracks

Fort Klamath Fort Plan

Fort Klamath (1863-1889) - Established by two companies of soldiers under Maj. Charles C Drew on 5 September 1863. Fort Klamath was an important post during Modoc, Snake and Piute wars. The majority of troops were removed in 1889 and the fort was finally left to a caretaker on 23 Jun 1890.

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Location: Klamath County, Oregon at a point about a mile southeast of the present community of Klamath Falls. Maps & Images Lat: 42.692341 Long: -121.972232 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 4175

Sources:

• Oregon Military History, Forts-Camps-Roads

Links:

• Wikipedia Article
• National Register of Historic Places added 1971 Site - #71000680
• A History of Fort Klamath
• Fort Klamath Museum

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