Frontier Forts

Frontier forts were military outposts established in the American frontier regions during the 18th and 19th centuries. They served as protected bases for soldiers, settlers, and traders, helping defend against threats such as hostile Native American tribes, wild animals, and rival nations. These forts also provided safety, influenced territorial expansion, and facilitated communication and supply routes across remote areas. Often constructed with sturdy materials like logs or stone, they varied in size from small garrisons to large complexes, playing a key role in shaping the development and settlement of the American West.