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[http://www.geocities.com/aolsen_2000/MaxwellFtMcPherson.htm Fort Cottonwood] -- The original name of Fort McPherson. | [http://www.geocities.com/aolsen_2000/MaxwellFtMcPherson.htm Fort Cottonwood] -- The original name of Fort McPherson. | ||
[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. The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Hartsuff were relocated | [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. The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Hartsuff were relocated to the [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] in November of 1881. | ||
[http://www.sandi.net/kearny/history/swk/fk.html 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 [http://www.trailsandgrasslands.org/kearny.html two spellings] are incorrect) and archeological studies of the site have been conducted there. Textual records of this fort, 1848-1871, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Kearny were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] in 1890. | [http://www.sandi.net/kearny/history/swk/fk.html 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 [http://www.trailsandgrasslands.org/kearny.html two spellings] are incorrect) and archeological studies of the site have been conducted there. Textual records of this fort, 1848-1871, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Kearny were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] in 1890. | ||
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[http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3RA4 Fort Niobrara] -- This fort was established in 1880, about 4 miles from Valentine, Nebraska, to 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 [http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=64520 Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge]. Textual records of this fort, 1880-1906, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | [http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3RA4 Fort Niobrara] -- This fort was established in 1880, about 4 miles from Valentine, Nebraska, to 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 [http://www.fws.gov/Refuges/profiles/index.cfm?id=64520 Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge]. Textual records of this fort, 1880-1906, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
Fort Omaha -- Textual records of this fort, 1863-1896, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | '''Fort Omaha''' -- Textual records of this fort, 1863-1896, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
Post of Platte Bridge -- Textual records of this fort, 1858-1859, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | '''Post of Platte Bridge''' -- Textual records of this fort, 1858-1859, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Robinson 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. Textual records of this fort, 1874-1909, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Robinson were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on July 22, 1947. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Robinson 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. Textual records of this fort, 1874-1909, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7).The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Robinson were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on July 22, 1947. | ||
Camp Sheridan -- Textual records of this fort, 1874-1881, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | '''Camp Sheridan''' -- Textual records of this fort, 1874-1881, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). | ||
[http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=a617c2c1-5369-47f1-89dc-6643842851bd&gid=3 Fort Sidney] -- Originally established in 1867 as Sidney Barracks as a temporary camp to protect Union Pacific Railroad workers. It was relocated and renamed Fort Sidney in 1870. The fort closed in 1894. The site is memorialized by a Nebraska Historical Marker. Textual records of this fort, 1869-1894, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Sidney were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on August 10, 1922. | [http://www.waymarking.com/gallery/image.aspx?f=1&guid=a617c2c1-5369-47f1-89dc-6643842851bd&gid=3 Fort Sidney] -- Originally established in 1867 as Sidney Barracks as a temporary camp to protect Union Pacific Railroad workers. It was relocated and renamed Fort Sidney in 1870. The fort closed in 1894. The site is memorialized by a Nebraska Historical Marker. Textual records of this fort, 1869-1894, including registers, reports, and correspondence, are in the National Archives and are described in [http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/393.html Records of United States Army, Continental Commands, 1821-1920], under the section entitled Records of Posts, 1820-1940 (Record Group 393.7). The remains of soldiers buried at Fort Sidney were relocated to [http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp Fort McPherson National Cemetery] on August 10, 1922. | ||
=== War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | === War of 1812 (1812-1815) === | ||