National Register of Historic Places

Fort Assinniboine

Havre, Hill County, Montana
Listed
May 30, 1989
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
89000040

About this property

Fort Assinniboine was a United States Army fort located in present-day north central Montana (historically within the military Department of Dakota). It was built in 1879 and operated by the Army through 1911. The 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers, made up of African-American soldiers, were among the units making up the garrison at the fort. Determining that this fort was no longer needed after the end of the Indian Wars, the US Army closed and abandoned it. In 1916 Congress authorized a reservation for the Rocky Boy's Band of Chippewa, who were landless. It became known as Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation, named after the chief who had sought the reservation. A portion of the fort was ceded in 1916 for use as a reservation; the land extended in both Hill and Chouteau counties. This was intended for landless Chippewa who had been pushed west out of their traditional territory. In the event, landless Cree and Metis, refugees from Canada, also settled at the reservation.

Location

Havre, Hill County, Montana
48.49774, -109.79608

Categories

EXPLORATION/SETTLEMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Havre Residential Historic District
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6.3 mi
Clack, H. Earl, House
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6.3 mi
Carnegie Public Library
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6.5 mi
US Post Office and Courthouse-Havre Main
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6.5 mi
Young-Almas House
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6.5 mi

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When was Fort Assinniboine listed on the National Register?

Fort Assinniboine was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 30, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Fort Assinniboine?

Fort Assinniboine is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Assinniboine?

The period of significance for Fort Assinniboine is recorded as the early_republic era.

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