European-American civilization was advancing across the frontier along the line of the Union Pacific Railroad. The fort was built as a major supply point for the army's operating against the American Indians. Completed in July 1867, the new military post was named Fort Fetterman in honor of Capt. William J. Fetterman, who was killed in a fight with Indians near Fort Phil Kearny in December 1866.
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dbkwik:resource/LAGMxKpi-YyOz7yYeon--g== | 5.88129e-14 |
dbr:Fort_Fetterman | 5.88129e-14 |