FT. CRAWFORD
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FT. CRAWFORD |
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NAME: Ft. Crawford COUNTY: Crawford ROADS: 2WD GRID: 9 CLIMATE: Snow in winter, cool summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: anytime |
COMMENTS:
First site at the south end of St. Grid # 10 Feriole Island, along the Mississippi River at Prairie du Chien. The second site is in Prairie du Chien north of Rice St. and east of Main St. REMAINS: Restored hospital building, which is a museum. |
| This military post was originally built in 1816 on St. Feriole Island. In 1829 it relocated to the present site, and through 1833 its hospital was used for various experiments by Dr. William Beaumont. The fort was abandoned in 1856. Submitted by: Cynthia Johnson |
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