Fort Jackson (5)

 (1837-1838) - A fur trading post first established in 1837 by Peter Sarpy and Henry Fraeb in Weld County, Colorado. Abandoned in 1838. Also known as Fraeb's Post.

History
A fur trading post first established in 1837 by Peter Sarpy and Henry Fraeb in Weld County, Colorado for the Pratte, Chouteau Company of St. Louis (the successor to the American Fur Company).

In 1838 the post was purchased by Ceran St. Vrain and he operated it for only one season before he abandoned the post.

Current Status
Private property, Weld County, Colorado. Map point may not be accurate.

Sources:
 * , page 107-108
 * , page 43

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Jackson
 * Wikipedia - Fort Jackson
 * National Park System
 * Google Books - Fort Jackson