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Photographer: Patricia Strat
Taken: December 11, 2012
Caption: Fort Chokonikla had three square blockhouses.
Additional Description: Blockhouse
The blockhouse was part of most frontier forts. The overhanging upperstory had gunports in the floor. This prevented an enemy from rushing the building and sheltering against the walls.
Submitted: December 21, 2012, by Patricia Strat of Oakton, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p229316
File Size: 1.386 Megabytes

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