Fort Atkinson State Preserve
Fort Atkinson State Preserve is a state preserve of Iowa, USA, containing the remnants of Fort Atkinson, a U.S. Army frontier post created to keep the peace between various Native American tribes as well as prevent white settlers from encroaching on Indian lands. In February 2013 the fort was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Fort Atkinson Historic District.
| Fort Atkinson State Preserve | |
|---|---|
Fort Atkinson's powder magazine | |
Location of Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Iowa | |
| Location | Winneshiek, Iowa, United States |
| Coordinates | 43°8′43″N 91°56′22″W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Governing body | Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
| Website | Fort Atkinson State Preserve |
Fort Atkinson Historic District | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
| NRHP reference No. | 13000036 |
| Added to NRHP | February 27, 2013 |
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