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.
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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