Flathead Post (1)
Flathead Post (1) (1812-1812) - A North West Company trading post first established by Alexander Ross and Ross Cox in 1812 near present day Noxon, Sanders County, Montana. Abandoned in 1812.
History of Fort Flathead Post (1)
One of three similarly named trading posts established along the Clark Fork River and one post established between the river and Flathead lake.
| Post | Est. | Closed | Company | Est By | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleesh House (1) | 1809 | 18?? | North West Company | David Thompson & James McMillan | Thompson Falls | |
| Flathead Post (1) | 1812 | 1812 | North West Company | Alexander Ross & Ross Cox | Noxon | |
| Flathead Post (2) | 1823 | 1847 | Hudson's Bay Company | Alexander Ross | Eddy | aka Saleesh House (2) |
| Fort Connah | 1846 | 1872 | Hudson's Bay Company | Neil McArthur & Angus McDonald | St. Ignatius | aka Flathead Post (3) |
Established as a North West Company trading post by Alexander Ross and Ross Cox in 1812 near present day Noxon, Sanders County, Montana. Abandoned in 1812.
Current Status
Unknown near Noxon, Sanders County, Montana.
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Location: Near Noxon, Sanders County, Montana. Map points are approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 48.000236 Long: -115.768976 |
See Also:
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 471
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