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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/mt3.html#jordan North American Forts - Cantonment Jordan] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/West/mt3.html#jordan North American Forts - Cantonment Jordan] | ||
* [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/mt-forts.html#Cantonment%20Jordan Legend of America - Cantonment Jordan] | * [http://www.legendsofamerica.com/mt-forts.html#Cantonment%20Jordan Legend of America - Cantonment Jordan] | ||
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Latest revision as of 07:14, 21 August 2026
Cantonment Jordan (1859-1860) - A temporary winter camp established by 1st Lieutenant John Mullan, (Cullum 1550), 2nd U.S. Artillery, during the construction of the Mullan Road in 1859 near present-day De Borgia, Mineral County, Montana. Abandoned in 1860.
History
Established in 1859 by 1st Lieutenant John Mullan while he was superintending the construction of the wagon road between Fort Walla Walla and Fort Benton. The road became known as the Mullan Road. Cantonment Jordan was established as winter quarters for Mullan and elements of the construction crew in the winter of 1859-1860.
Abandoned in 1860.
Current Status
Unknown.
Context
Location:
About 2 miles east of De Borgia, Mineral County, Montana.
Lat: 47.375° Long: -115.345° Elevation: 3'
Bing, Google,
OldMapsOnline,
USGS, OHM
See Also:
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 471-472.
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry: 1781700
Links:
Related:
2nd U.S. Artillery, Encyclopedia of Historic Forts, Fort Benton, Fort Walla Walla, Mullan Road,