Fort Cass (1) (1832-1835) - Established in 1832 by Samuel Tulloch as an American Fur Company (AFC) fur trading post. Abandoned about 1835. Also known as Tulloch's Fort. Built as a 130' by 130' stockaded fur trading post with two bastions at the extreme corners. Location: North of Bighorn, Montana between Yellowstone County and Treasure County.

There were a number of forts and trading posts in Montana, especially along the Missouri River.

Fort Cass (1832-1835) – Also known as Tullochs Fort, the sub-post of Fort Union, North Dakota was established by Samuel Tulloch for the American Fur Company to trade with the Crow Indians. Named for Lewis Cass of Michigan, it was located three miles below the mouth of the Big Horn River on the east bank of the Yellowstone River.

This is an alphabetically arranged list of trading posts or forts in present-day Montana from 1807 to the end of the fur trading era in the state.

Fort Cass. Built by Samuel Tullock in 1832 for the American Fur Company. The location is very near the Yellowstone- Treasure County line two miles east of Custer, Montana. A 130-foot-square cottonwood log fort with two blockhouses at opposite corners. Abandond in 1835.

Fort Cass (1832 - 1835), Bighorn An American Fur Co. 130-foot square log stockade trading post, with two blockhouses, often called Samuel Tulloch's Fort, located on the south bank of the Yellowstone River two or three miles below the site of Fort Manuel. Officially named after Lewis Cass, U.S. Secretary of War at the time. Fort Benton (1)

Dec 26, 2024 · Discover Montana's Fort Cass hidden trading posts, where history and adventure intertwine. Explore the secrets of this forgotten frontier gem.

Oct 4, 2024 · Situated near the present-day town of Forsyth, Fort Cass was a key trading post in the mid-1800s. It facilitated trade between Native American tribes and European settlers. The area around Fort Cass is rich in history and offers a peaceful retreat for visitors.

Here are some timelines for early trade forts and fur trade in Montana (1805- 1835). This is only the beginning of the over 37 fur trade forts, posts & houses once located in Montana. 1805-1806: Lewis & Clark expedition lays Montana open to fur trade.

Some famous U.S. military forts included Fort Laramie and Fort Bridger on the Emigrant Trail and Bent's Fort on the Arkansas River. Current list of Forts from Wikipedia. List of military installations in Montana