Fort St. Nicholas (1)

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Fort St. Nicholas (1) (1791-1797) - A Russian Colonial Fort established at the mouth of the Kenai River by Grigor Konovalkov, commander of the Lebedef-Lastochkin Company ship St. George in 1791 at present day Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Attacked by hostile Indians in 1797 and presumably abandoned that year. Also known as Paul's Fort, Fort St. Paul, Kenai Redoubt, Pavlovskaya Redoubt and Fort Nikolaya.

History of Fort St. Nicholas

Established in 1791 by Grigor Konovalkov, commander of the Lebedef-Lastochkin Company ship St. George. The Fort was built with two large blockhouses that were armed with 11 cannons. It was attacked by Dena'ina Indians in 1797 with some 100 casualties. Subsequently abandoned.

Current Status

Unknown


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Location: Kenai, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. Map point is approximate.

Maps & Images

Lat: 60.55286 Long: -151.26645

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 27.

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