Fort Sedgwick
Due South 1 ¼ Miles is the site of
Established in September, 1864,
as a United States Army Post.
Called Camp Rankin and Post Julesburg
Name changed in November 1865, to
honor General John Sedgwick, who was
killed at Spottsylvania May 9, 1864
The fort protected the stage line
and emigrant trains from Indians.
Abandoned in May, 1871. From this fort,
Sedgwick County derives its name.
Marker is on U.S. 138 just east of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
