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[http://www.nebraskahistory.org/publish/markers/texts/fort_hartsuff.htm Fort Hartsuff] -- This fort was established in 1874 to protect the settlers on the North Fork of the Loup River. It was abandoned in 1881 and today is a state historical park near Burwell, Nebraska. | [http://www.nebraskahistory.org/publish/markers/texts/fort_hartsuff.htm Fort Hartsuff] -- This fort was established in 1874 to protect the settlers on the North Fork of the Loup River. It was abandoned in 1881 and today is a state historical park near Burwell, Nebraska. | ||
Fort | Fort Kearny -- Authorized in 1846, this fort was built in 1848 to protect emigrants along the Oregon and Mormon Trails. Is was discontinued as a military post in 1871 and torn down in 1875. A state historical park with interpretive center exists at the site near the city of Kearney (and no, neither of the two spellings are incorrect) and archeological studies of the site have been conducted there. | ||
Fort Niobrara -- | Fort Niobrara -- This fort was established in 1880, about 4 miles from Valentine, Nebraska, wo protect settlers in Cherry County from concerns about possible Sioux uprisings in the Dakota Territory. It was abandoned as an active military post in 1906 and is now part of the Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. | ||
Fort | Fort Robinson (Camp) -- Authorized in 1874 as Camp Robinson, it was renamed Fort Robinson in 1878 and remained an active U.S. Army post until 1948. A state historical park with a museum is maintained there today. Fort Robinson was the site of the fatal wounding of Chief Crazy Horse in 1877. | ||
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=== Civil War (1861 to 1865) === | === Civil War (1861 to 1865) === | ||