Fort Dodge in Webster County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Site of the Military Post
December 25, 2025
1. Site of the Military Post Marker
1850
Site of the military post established by the War Department for the protection of the frontier settlements of Iowa.
Erected 1928 by the Fort Dodge Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 42° 30.33′ N, 94° 11.576′ W. Marker is in Fort Dodge, Iowa, in Webster County. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue North and North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on 1st Avenue North. Located at the former Wahkonsa School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge IA 50501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Dodge (here, next to this marker); First Brick Building in Fort Dodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster County Courthouse (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Dodge City Hall, Police & Fire Department (approx. Ό mile away); The Fort Dodge Post Office and Federal Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); Vincent House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adeline M. Swain (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jonathan P. Dolliver (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Dodge.
December 25, 2025
2. Site of the Military Post Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2026. This page has been viewed 71 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2026.
