State Park · Nebraska, United States
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park is a state park in Nebraska, United States, covering 154 acres (62 ha), established in 1971.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, Nebraska, United States |
| Area | 154 acres (62 ha) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Coordinates | 41.4522° N, 96.0125° W |
| Managed by | Nebraska state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Fort Atkinson State Historical Park
Fort Atkinson was the first United States Army post to be established west of the Missouri River in the unorganized region of the Louisiana Purchase of the United States. Located just east of present-day Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, the fort was erected in 1819 and abandoned in 1827. The site is now known as Fort Atkinson State Historical Park and is a National Historic Landmark. A replica fort was constructed by the state at the site during the 1980s–1990s. The post, which included soldiers, traders, trappers, and other frontier people, has been credited by the Nebraska State Legislature as the first town in Nebraska.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 12.0 miles away
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · Des Moines, United States · 122.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park?
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park is in Nebraska, United States (41.4522° N, 96.0125° W).
When was Fort Atkinson State Historical Park established?
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park was established in 1971, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Atkinson State Historical Park?
Fort Atkinson State Historical Park covers 154 acres (62 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nebraska_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Nebraska state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Atkinson_(Nebraska) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).