Fort Saint Charles, Archaeological fort in Angle Township, United States
The fort stands on Magnuson Island at the northern tip of Minnesota, featuring a double row of 15-foot palisades with four bastions and a watchtower.
Pierre Gaultier de Varennes established Fort Saint Charles in 1732 as a trading post during the expansion of French exploration west of Lake Superior.
The fort location documents interactions between French traders and Native American groups, including Assiniboine visitors who brought news about the Mandan people.
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Minnesota maintain this National Register of Historic Places site, offering educational programs about early North American settlements.
Archaeological excavations in 1912 revealed artifacts confirming the presence of La Vérendrye and Father Aulneau, leading to the fort's reconstruction in 1950.
Location: Angle Township
Inception: 1732
Architects: Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de La Vérendrye
GPS coordinates: 49.36200,-94.98090
Latest update: May 19, 2025 23:02
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