Near Mandan in Morton County, North Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Breastworks

Photographed By McGhiever, June 21, 2023

1. Breastworks Marker

Inscription. An important daily function at military posts was guard duty. Guards and pickets prevented intruders from entering the post or advancing near enough to shoot at soldiers, steal horses or set fire to buildings.

One such outpost was the breastworks directly south of this site. It is located on one of the highest points near the fort and was probably constructed in the early 1870s prior to the establishment of the Cavalry Post. This outpost remained in use until the fort was abandoned. (The view scope will help pinpoint the location.)

The breastworks is located approximately one mile from the site you are at, bearing 174 (SSE). The prominent butte on the horizon is Medicine Butte.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 46° 46.148′ N, 100° 51.333′ W. Marker is near Mandan, North Dakota, in Morton County. Marker is in Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park (fee area), at the southwest corner of the Infantry Post parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4480 Fort Lincoln Road, Mandan ND 58554, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Post Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Gatling Gun Emplacement (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Abraham Lincoln Infantry Post

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouses & Palisades (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officers' Quarters (about 500 feet away); Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away); Powder Magazines (approx. 0.2 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mandan.

Breastworks marker and view scope image. Click for full size.

Photographed By McGhiever, June 21, 2023

2. Breastworks marker and view scope

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.