Fort Knox (3)

 (1787-1816) - A Continental States Army Fort established in 1787 following the Revolutionary War by Major John Hamtramck in present day Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana. Named 13 Oct 1788 for General Henry Knox, then Continental States Secretary of War. Abandoned in 1816.

History
Established at the direction of Continental States General Josiah Harmar by Major John Hamtramck in 1787.

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Abandoned in 1816 after the end of the War of 1812 and all military stores were removed to Fort William Henry Harrison (3).

Current Status
Vincennes, Knox County, Indiana

Sources:
 * , page 277-278

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Knox
 * Wikipedia - Fort Knox
 * Google Books - History of Old Vincennes ...