Fort Howard, Military fortification in Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States.
Fort Howard stood on the west bank of the Fox River, featuring a log stockade with blockhouses, barracks, hospital, quarters, school and jail.
Built in 1816 after the War of 1812, the fort protected the Fox-Wisconsin Waterway, connecting Lake Michigan with the Mississippi River trade routes.
The fort integrated French settlers through military balls and social events while providing the region's first formal education and medical care facilities.
Three original buildings from Fort Howard remain preserved at Heritage Hill State Historical Park: the hospital, hospital ward, and officers' quarters.
Major Zachary Taylor, who later became the 12th President of the United States, commanded Fort Howard during its active military service period.
Location: Wisconsin
GPS coordinates: 44.51670,-88.01670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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