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Dustin WhiteEditor The fort never became as well known as Fort Abraham Lincoln; however, its importance can not be overlooked. Records don’t seem to agree with when the fort was first established, with some placing the date on July 7, while others, including the marker which stands on the nowRead More →

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In need of soldiers during the Civil War, not only for the battle with the south, but also maintain the western frontier, the United States authorized the use of Confederate prisoners of war to help the war effort. Nicknamed Galvanized Yankees, the soldiers would have an important role in theRead More →