Fort Turman, Indiana Territory, 1810-1816
| Description: |
This video presents the history of Fort Turman, located in Turman Township, Sullivan County, Indiana. The United States Army expanded the blockhouse constructed in 1810 by Benjamin Turman and his sons. A large military installation, Fort Turman played an important role in the network of defensive outposts established in Indiana during the War of 1812. Fort Turman became the headquarters for scouts and spies and served as a garrison for rangers patrolling the Ontario and Wea Trails. |
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| Created By: |
May, Cinda |
| Contributor(s): |
Cox, David |
| Publisher: |
Sullivan County Public Library |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/sullivan/id/8922 |
| Collection: |
Sullivan County Public Library |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
Copyright Undetermined |
| Subjects: |
United States -- History -- War of 1812 Wars & Conflicts Native Americans |
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