Fort Carroll
Fort Carroll (1874-1882) - A trading post and steamboat landing established in 1874 on the Missouri River in present-day Fergus County, Montana. Garrisoned by 7th U.S. Infantry in the summers of 1874 and 1875. Abandoned in 1882. Also known as Carroll Landing Post.
History
Built by the Diamond R Transportation Company as a trading post and steamboat landing on the Missouri River to challenge Fort Benton as a transportation and supply center. Garrisoned by the 7th U.S. Infantry during the summers of 1874 and 1875. Abandoned in 1882 when business diminished.
Current Status
Unknown.
Context
Location:
Along the Missouri River above Fort Peck Lake in
Fergus County, Montana. Map point is approximate.
Lat: 47.574° Long: -108.373° Elevation: 2'
Bing, Google,
OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1722811
Sources:
- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 469.
Links:
- MT0024 - Carroll Landing Post
Related:
7th U.S. Infantry, Carroll Landing Post, Fort Benton, Fort Carroll,