Fort Fetterman
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Fort Fetterman was constructed in 1867 by the United States Army on the Great Plains frontier in Dakota Territory, approximately 11 miles northwest of present-day Douglas, Wyoming. Located high on the bluffs south of the North Platte River, it served as a major base for the start of several United States military expeditions against warring Native American tribes. The fort is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Fort Fetterman | |
Nearest city | Orpha, Wyoming |
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Area | 70 acres (28 ha) |
Built | 1867 |
Architectural style | Log cabin style |
NRHP reference No. | 69000187[1] |
Added to NRHP | April 16, 1969 |
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