Spirit Lake in Dickinson County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First Fort in Dickinson County
September 11, 2023
1. First Fort in Dickinson County Marker
Site of First Fort in Dickinson County
Erected 1928 by Ladies of the Lake Chapter D.A.R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 43° 25.789′ N, 95° 6.126′ W. Marker is in Spirit Lake, Iowa, in Dickinson County. Marker is at the intersection of Hill Avenue (State Highway 276) and 11th Street, on the right when traveling north on Hill Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1005 Hill Ave, Spirit Lake IA 51360, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Antlers Hotel (approx. half a mile away); Spirit Lake Stockade (approx. half a mile away); Spirit Lake Public Library (approx. half a mile away); Dickinson County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Thatcher Cabin (approx. 2.7 miles away); Noble Cabin (approx. 2.7 miles away); Howe Cabin (approx. 3.1 miles away); Marble Cabin (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Spirit Lake.
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September 11, 2023
2. First Fort in Dickinson County Marker
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