Fort St. Joseph, Colonial fort and archaeological site in Niles, United States.
Fort St. Joseph sits along the banks of the St. Joseph River, featuring excavated structures and artifacts from the French colonial period.
Established in 1691 as a French trading post, the fort later came under British control following the French and Indian War in 1761.
The fort served as a meeting point between French settlers, Native American tribes, and military personnel, fostering trade and cultural exchanges.
Western Michigan University conducts annual archaeological field schools at the site, allowing students to participate in ongoing excavations.
Archaeological discoveries at the site include a Jesuit religious medallion from the 1730s and numerous French trade items preserved in riverbank soil.
Location: Niles
Inception: 1680
Part of: New France
GPS coordinates: 41.81361,-86.26222
Latest update: May 17, 2025 00:01
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