Fort Sanford

Fort Sanford (1842-1843) - A U.S. Army post established in 1842 by Captain James Allen, 1st U.S. Dragoons, in Wapello County, Iowa. The post was built on the site of an American Fur Company trading post. Named for John Sanford of the American Fur Company. Abandoned in 1843. Also known as Post at Sac and Fox Indian Agency.

Fort Sanford History

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Near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa

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Location: Near Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa. Map point is not accurate.

Maps & Images

Lat: 40.98370 Long: -92.3582

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 289

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