Fort Hall (2)

 (1870-1883) - A U.S. Army fort first established in 1870 by Captain James E. Putnam on a site selected by Lieutenant Clinton B. Sears,, in Bingham County, Idaho. Abandoned in 1883 and turned over to the Department of Interior for use as an Indian School.

History
Established 19 May 1870 by Captain James E. Putnam, 12th U.S. Infantry, on a site selected and surveyed by Lieutenant Clinton B. Sears,. A U.S. Army post designed to protect stage and freight routes and the Bannock Indian Reservation.

Abandoned 27 Feb 1883 and turned over to the Department of Interior for use as an Indian School. The buildings were eventually moved to Ross Fork Creek and all that remained at the site was the tree lined parade.

Current Status
Private property, no public access.

Sources:
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 * , page 51.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Hall (2)