White Sulphur Springs in Meagher County, Montana — The American West (Mountains)
Fort Logan
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2015
1. Fort Logan Marker
The discovery of gold, silver, lead and copper in this area brought about the establishment of Camp Baker in 1869 to protect settlers from Indian raids.
Named Fort Logan in 1877, the post was abandoned in 1880. The block house which remains standing was given to the Meagher County Historical Society by Mrs. Sidney Berg.
-20 miles west-
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 46° 32.806′ N, 110° 54.379′ W. Marker is in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, in Meagher County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 89 and Chilton Street, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 89. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Sulphur Springs MT 59645, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wellman Block (approx. ¼ mile away); The Smith River Valley (approx. 7.7 miles away).
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Fort Logan Montana (1869-1880)
Also see . . .
1. Fort Logan, Blockhouse, White Sulphur Springs, Meagher County, MT. The Historic American
this page online
2. Fort Logan (1869-1880).
Established as Camp Baker 30 Nov 1869 and named for Maj. Eugene M. Baker 2nd U.S. Cavalry. Designated Fort Logan 30 Dec 1878 and named after Capt. William Logan, 7th U.S. Infantry, who was killed in the Battle of Big Hole 9 Aug 1877. (Submitted on August 22, 2015, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Additional commentary.
1. Fort Logan Blockhouse DAR marker
Oro Fino Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution installed a marker: "Original Block House. Part of Camp Baker established 1869. Post moved to present site 1870. Name changed to Fort Logan 1878 in honor of Captain William Logan killed by the Nez Perces Indians in the Battle of the Big Hole August 9, 1877. Garrisoned as a military post 1869-1879. Abandoned by Government 1880. Restored and dedicated to posterity by Oro Fino Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Helena Montana August 17, 1924"
— Submitted April 16, 2020, by Cheryl Genovese of Bozeman, Montana.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2015
2. Fort Logan Blockhouse Replica & Marker
The small Fort Logan blockhouse replica is visible behind the marker in this view looking southeast from US Highway 89 immediately west of the marker.
3. Fort Logan DAR Marker
Photographed By John N DeHaas, Jr., 1965
4. SOUTH ELEVATION - Fort Logan, Blockhouse, White Sulphur Springs, Meagher County, MT
Historic American Buildings Survey Statement of Significance: Built in 1869-1870 as part of a military post established to protect the gold mining camps in the vicinity and the Fort Benton trade route. Fort Benton was the head of navigation on the Missouri River and supplies were shipped from there to Fort Ellis, Fort Shaw and other forts as well as to the many mining camps throughout the territory. The fort was originally named Camp Baker. The name was changed in 1877 in memory of a Captain Logan, who had served here and was killed at the Big Hole Battle engagement with Chief Joseph. The fort was active until 1880 with troops being sent from here as reinforcements elsewhere in the territory. The unusually designed log blockhouse with its square second floor set at 45 degree angle to the likewise square plan of the first floor, presents an eight-sided defensive structure. The building has been moved from its original location to about the center of the parade grounds, set on a concrete platform and restored in 1962.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 10, 2015
5. Fort Logan Blockhouse Replica
This is a small replica of the blockhouse situated at Fort Logan 20 miles west of White Sulphur Springs.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2015, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 813 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on December 26, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on April 16, 2020. 4. submitted on August 22, 2015. 5. submitted on August 22, 2015, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
