Fort McPherson, Military fort in Maxwell, Nebraska
Fort McPherson stands on the banks of the North Platte River near Cottonwood Canyon, positioned at a crucial junction of the South and North Platte Rivers.
Established in 1863 as Cantonment McKean, the fort protected the Overland Trail between Fort Kearny and Julesburg, serving as a defensive outpost during westward expansion.
The fort grounds include a national cemetery where soldiers from multiple conflicts rest, including veterans from the Indian Wars through the Korean War.
The Fort McPherson National Cemetery remains open daily from sunrise to sunset, maintaining 20 acres of precisely arranged military graves and monuments.
A natural spring beneath a large cottonwood tree made this location the only water source for 200 miles along the Platte River during the fort's operation.
Location: Nebraska
GPS coordinates: 41.01642,-100.51779
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:41
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