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*[http://www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com/history.html Fort Crawford] -- was actually in Wisconsin, at Prairie du Chien, although one of its major purposes was the protection of Indians and settlers in Northeastern Iowa. | *[http://www.fortcrawfordmuseum.com/history.html Fort Crawford] -- was actually in Wisconsin, at Prairie du Chien, although one of its major purposes was the protection of Indians and settlers in Northeastern Iowa. | ||
*[http://www.fortmuseum.com/history.html Fort Dodge] -- was established in May of 1850 and abandoned in 1853. The post sutler purchased the military site and laid out the town of Fort Dodge in 1854. | *[http://www.fortmuseum.com/history.html Fort Dodge] -- was established in May of 1850 and abandoned in 1853. The post sutler purchased the military site and laid out the town of Fort Dodge in 1854. | ||
*[http://www.oldfortmadison.com/ Fort Madison] -- was erected in 1804 on the bank of the Mississippi River at a point where the town of the same name now exist. It was the oldest American fort on the upper Mississippi River. The original fort was burned when the U.S. soldiers abandoned it. A replica was built in 1983 and now serves as a museum. | *[http://www.oldfortmadison.com/ Fort Madison] -- was erected in 1804 on the bank of the Mississippi River at a point where the town of the same name now exist. It was the oldest American fort on the upper Mississippi River. The original fort was burned when the U.S. soldiers abandoned it. A replica was built in 1983 and now serves as a museum. | ||
=== References === | |||
''Encyclopedia of Indian Wars Western Battles and Skirmishes 1850-1890.'' By Gregory F. Michno. Mountain Press Publishing Co., Missoula, Montana C. 2003. ISBN 0-87842-468-7 | |||
=== Revolutionary War, 1775–1783 === | === Revolutionary War, 1775–1783 === | ||