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Fort Atkinson · Fort AtkinsonJohn Donohue, Fort Atkinson, has declared candidacy as a registered write-in candidate on the April 2nd ballot for County Board of Supervisors, District 26, encompassing Fort Atkinson Wards 1 and 2.See the Story
John Donahue of Fort Atkinson launches write-in campaign for Jefferson County District 26 seat
Fort Atkinson · Fort AtkinsonThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host an open house Friday, March 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fort Atkinson State Preserve, 303 Second Street, Fort Atkinson. The open house will begin with a short presentation, with DNR staff on hand to answer questions. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Fort Atkinson Community Center.See the Story
Bolstering the Fort
Fort Atkinson · Fort AtkinsonThe military established a temporary post near the Cimarron Crossing of the Santa Fe Trail in July, 1850. The temporary fort was abandoned in September, 1850 and the new fort built of sod was known as the New Post. The most important event in the history of Fort Atkinson occurred in July 1853 when it became the site of a treaty signed between the United States and the Comanche, Kiowa, and Apache tribes.See the Story
Historically Speaking: First fully-garrisoned Fort on the Santa Fe Trail, Fort Atkinson - Dodge City Daily Globe
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