New Fort Brady
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Jagman714
N 46° 29.603 W 084° 21.583
16T E 702614 N 5152255
The New Fort Brady Marker is located on the Campus of Lake Superior State University.
Waymark Code: WM6R8A
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2009
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When Sault Ste. Marie expanded and its canal was widened, the river-front site of Fort Brady was abandoned for a higher, more stategic site selected by General Philip Sheridan. Work began in 1886, and the new fort opened in 1893. From this hilltop, New Fort Brady guarded the copper and iron ore enroute from the mineral regions of western Lake Superior through the St. Mary's ship Canal. Although never under attack, its troops were called up in 1894 during civil unrest, but primarily they protected the canal until the Second World War, when 15,000 soldiers were stationed here. In 1944 the National Guard assumed these responsibilities and New Fort Brady was closed. Camp Lucas, a small section of the fort was reactivated briefly during the Korean conflict
Historical Name: General Phillip Sheridan
Description:
In 1886 construction started on the new Fort Brady. In 1893 the fort was completed and occupied. In 1944 it was closed.
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: 305
Historical Date: Not listed
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