Roundtree's Fort

 (1832-1832) - A Black Hawk War Fort established in 1832 in Platteville, Grant County, Wisconsin. Named Rountree's Fort after the militia organizer Captain John H. Rountree. Abandoned as a fortification in 1832 after the end of the war. Also known as Fort Dodge.

History of Rountree's Fort
Established in early April 1832 by a company of local militia organized by Captain John H. Rountree.

Built as a circular stockade about 100' in diameter, with a 20' square blockhouse at the center.

Abandoned as a fortification in 1832 after the end of the war.

Current Status
Unknown. Map point is a marker identifying the origin of the town, not necessarily the fort site. No specific marker for the fort.

See Also:
 * Black Hawk War

Sources:
 * , page 853.

Links:
 * North American Forts - Rountree's Fort
 * Fort Wikipedia - Rountree's Fort
 * HMDB - Platteville Started Here