Fort Randall facts for kids
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Fort Randall
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Historic photo of Fort Randall
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 Location in South Dakota
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| Location | Gregory County, 3 mi. SW of Pickstown, South Dakota |
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| Nearest city | Pickstown, South Dakota |
| Built | 1856 |
| NRHP reference No. | 76001735 |
| Added to NRHP | April 22, 1976 |
The Fort Randall Military Post was established in 1856 to help keep peace on the frontier. It was located on the south side of the Missouri River in South Dakota, just below the present site of the Fort Randall Dam.
Location
Fort Randall is located in Gregory County, South Dakota at 43° 01' north latitude, 98° 37' west longitude (43.0244, -98.6242).
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