Fort Mitchell, Nebraska
Fort Mitchell, Nebraska, Military fort archaeological site near Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Fort Mitchell operated as a military outpost with a stockade, firing loopholes, and a sentinel tower along the Great Platte River Road between Julesburg and South Pass.
Company H of the 11th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry established Fort Mitchell in 1864 to protect travelers on the Oregon Trail during the period of western expansion.
The fort served as a crucial meeting point for military personnel, emigrants, and Native American tribes during the transformation of the American frontier.
A roadside marker on Nebraska Highway 92 identifies the location of Fort Mitchell, while the archaeological remains span across 20 acres of protected land.
The fort's sod structure, built by soldiers using local materials, completely disappeared over time, leaving only archaeological evidence of its existence.
Location: Nebraska
GPS coordinates: 41.85920,-103.72300
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:16
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