Fun Facts 1
When was Fort Lincoln built?
August 24, 1861
How many troops did Fort Lincoln have at one time?
At least 500,000 troops
Why was there a cemetery about a mile from Fort Lincoln?
To bury the troops that lost their lives during the Civil War.
When was the cemetery at fort lincoln in Kansas established?
1862
Who built Fort Lincoln?
U.S. Senator James H. Lane
How long was Fort Lincoln a military fort?
only 4 years
Was Fort Lincoln a traditional fort?
No
How many blockhouses were built?
1 large blockhouse
Why was Fort Lincoln built?
To house confederate prisoners
What is now the area where Fort Lincoln was?
Preasent-Day Fulton
When was Fort Lincoln Disbanded?
Between May and August 1863
What was the fort's real name?
Fort Abraham Lincoln
When was Fort Lincoln demolished?
October 25, 1864
Where was Fort Lincoln located?
15 miles northwest of Fort Scott.
Why was Fort Lincoln disbanded?
There was no need for it any more since the threat on Fort Scott was over.
What branch of the military used Fort Lincoln?
The militia
Why was Fort Lincoln demolished?
It was no longer needed
What type of fort was Fort Lincoln?
A normal size fort with a stockade and a large blockhouse.
What happened after it had been abondoned?
George Walrod moved his family inside the fort.
What happened to the large blockhouse after Fort Lincoln was demolished?
It was moved to help protect Fort Scott