List of forts in South Dakota explained

The following is a list of forts in South Dakota.

Forts in South Dakota

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1870 Originally called the Post at Cheyenne (River) Indian Agency until 1878.
1863
1862 Dismantled in 1873.
1890
1875
1856
1890 Built in response to the Sioux Ghost Dance Uprising.
1875
1863
1876 This Camp Crook was located in Custer.
1876 This Camp Crook was located near Pringle.
1876
1876 Later evolved into the town of Pactola.
1865
1874 Also known as Gordon Stockade, Union Stockade, and Camp Harney.
1862
1857
1898
1870
1870 Also called Post at Lower Brulé Indian Agency or Fort Lower Brule.
1865 Also known as Fort la Roche or Fort des Roche.
1863
1856
1863
1878 Known in its early days as Camp Ruhlen and Camp Sturgis.
1859
1831
1874
1856
1925
1876
1876 Also known as Camp Collier, Camp Jennings, Military Station, and Camp Red Canyon.
1859
1878
1864
1890
1875
1863 Also known as Fort Bartlett.
1866
1875 Set up by the Newton–Jenney Party.
1864
1875 Used by the Newton–Jenney Party.
1857
1870
1862

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