Fort Miami, French colonial fort near St. Joseph, Michigan
The fort stood on the bank of the St. Joseph River with earthen walls forming a triangular structure protected by deep defensive ditches.
René Robert Cavelier established Fort Miami in November 1679 as a mission and trading outpost, marking the first European settlement in Michigan.
The fort facilitated trade relationships between French settlers and local Native American tribes, particularly the Miami and Potawatomi peoples.
The location of Fort Miami at the river mouth provided direct access to Lake Michigan, enabling control of water transportation and trade routes.
After Fort Miami's decline, William Burnett established a trading post on the site and married Kaukema, the daughter of a Potawatomi chief.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.11090,-86.48230
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:05
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