Fort Elizabeth Meagher

Fort Elizabeth Meagher (1867-1867) - Established in the spring of 1867 by the Montana Territory Militia in response to the killing of John Bozeman. Named for the wife of a former acting Governor of the Montana Territory, Thomas Francis Meagher who drowned 1 Jul 1867 near Fort Benton Montana. Also known as Fort Megher.

Current Status
Only a historical marker remains.

Sources:
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Links:
 * North American Forts - Forth Elizabeth Meagher
 * Wikipedia article on Thomas Meagher