Fort Klamath facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Fort Klamath |
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| Klamath County, Oregon | |
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Fort Klamath guard house
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| Type | Military base |
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| Controlled by | United States Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1863 |
| In use | 1863–1890 |
| Materials | wood |
| Battles/wars | Modoc Wars |
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| Past commanders |
Edward Canby |
| Garrison | 14th Infantry Regiment |
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Fort Klamath Site
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 Location in Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Fort Klamath, Oregon |
| Built | 1863 |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000680 |
| Added to NRHP | October 07, 1971 |
Fort Klamath was an important military base in Oregon, United States. It was located near the end of the historic Oregon Trail. You can find it between Crater Lake National Park and Upper Klamath Lake. Today, the original site of Fort Klamath is recognized as a special historical place. It is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
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History of Fort Klamath
When Was Fort Klamath Built?
The United States Army established Fort Klamath in 1863. It became a very important post for the Army. The fort helped keep peace during a time of conflict with the Klamath, Modoc, and Northern Paiute tribes.
Life at the Fort
Fort Klamath was a busy place. It had more than 50 buildings. These included homes for soldiers and officers, and even a sawmill. In 1873, during the Modoc War, some Modoc leaders were buried at the fort. Their graves are still there today.
Closing of the Fort
A post office opened at Fort Klamath in 1879. By the mid-1880s, the local settlers felt safer. They no longer needed the Army's protection as much. So, in 1889, the Army decided to close the fort. After a very snowy winter, the soldiers left on June 23, 1890. They moved to another base called Vancouver Barracks.
Fort Klamath Museum
Visiting the Fort Today
Today, part of the old fort area is a park and museum. Klamath County, Oregon, takes care of this 8-acre (32,000 m2) site. The Fort Klamath Museum is in a building that looks like the fort's original guardhouse. It stands exactly where the old guardhouse used to be.
National Recognition
The Fort Klamath site was officially added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This means it is a place with special historical value that is protected.
See also
External links
- Klamath County Museums
