“Fort Brule”

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Union

(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)

Marker Text

This grant block erected by the Old Settlers Association of Union County, South Dakota, marks the site of Fort Brule. Built in 1862 by soldiers and settlers as protection against renegade and hostile Indians. Abandoned in 1868 Dismantled 1873.

Location

Union County, SD 50 1 mile west of Richland (1988)