Fort Osage National Historic Landmark. The rebuilt post has been designated as fort osage national historic landmark and is listed on the national register of historic places. Today, visitors can explore the fort and learn about its history.
Constructed in 1808, fort osage was established as a western military outpost by the united states government. Maintaining peace in the territory had special overtones at this particular time.
Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
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It is listed on the national register of historic places as an archaeological district because of significant hopewell and osage indian sites neighboring the fort.
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Fort Osage National Historic Landmark.
Built under the direction of general william clark, joint commander of the famous lewis and clark expedition, fort osage was established in 1808 as a military outpost in the newly acquired louisiana territory.
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The purpose of building fort osage, and therefore establishing a military presence, was the projection of the government’s indian policy, using trade as the great engine for peace.