Fort Tongass

 (1868-1870) - A U.S. Army fort first established in 1868 on Tongass Island, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska. Abandoned in 1870.

History of
Established 29 Apr 1868 by Captain Charles H. Peirce and Battery E of the 2nd U.S. Artillery following the purchase of Alaska by the U.S. in 1867.

Abandoned on 7 Oct 1870 at 4:30 pm per S.O. 102, HQ Division of the Pacific, 3 Aug 1870. The command departed on the steamer Newbern leaving behind the acting assistant surgeon George Chismore on his own responsibility.

Current Status
Tongass Island, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, Alaska.

Sources:
 * , page 29
 * Post Returns, Fort Tongess, Ancestry.com

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Tongas
 * Wikipedia - Fort Tongass