Fort Blue Mounds

Fort Blue Mounds is an archaeological site in Wisconsin where settlers built a defensive structure with wooden stockade walls and two blockhouses at opposite corners. The fortification was positioned on elevated ground to provide strategic views across the surrounding landscape.

The fort was built in 1832 during a period of tensions between settlers and Native American groups in the region. This structure represented early military responses to conflicts that shaped frontier communities.

The fort shows how early settlers built their defensive structures in the Wisconsin area and how these buildings reflected their views about safety and land boundaries.

The site is maintained by the Wisconsin Historical Society and requires advance contact for access. The original location is not freely open to visitors, so it is best to arrange visits ahead of time.

The blockhouses and stockade walls here represent some of the few surviving examples of early American frontier fortifications from this era. The combination of natural landforms and human construction makes this location particularly valuable for understanding both archaeology and military history.

Location: Blue Mounds

Inception: May 10, 1832

GPS coordinates: 43.01750,-89.83222

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06