Fort Thomas F Meagher

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Fort Thomas F Meagher (1867-1867) - A Montana Militia Fort established in 1867 near Springdale, Park County, Montana. Named Fort Thomas F Meagher after the then-acting Territorial Governor of Montana Thomas F Meagher who mysteriously died on 1 Jul 1867, reportedly drowning in the Missouri River (his body was never found). The fort was abandoned later in 1867. Also known as Fort Meagher (2).

History

A temporary Montana militia post established on 27 Aug 1867 in Park County, Montana. Fort Thomas F Meagher was located about four miles south of Fort Green Clay Smith on the Yellowstone River, in Yellowstone (McAdow) Canyon.

Abandoned later in 1867.

Current Status

Unknown.


Location: Springdale, Park County, Montana.

Maps & Images

Lat: 45.70000 Long: -110.51667

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  • Elevation: 4,442'


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Fortification ID:

  • MT0138 - Fort Thomas F Meagher
  • MT0136 - Fort Meagher (2).

Visited: 16 Jul 2022 Area


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