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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.
Learn about the history and significance of Fort Assinniboine, a former military post that housed Black troops and was involved in the Reil Rebellion and the Spanish American War. Visit the site, now a research center and a National Register of Historic Places, and join the guided tours and events.
FORT ASSINNIBOINE, the largest military post constructed in Montana, was established in 1879. Within four years, a stately, impressive complex of some one hundred brick, stone, and wood buildings was clustered around the parade ground.
Feb 27, 2023 · Learn about the history and significance of Fort Assinniboine, the largest military post ever built in Montana's frontier days. Explore the fort's buildings, artifacts, and stories through guided tours and the interpretive center.
At the time of its construction, Fort Assinniboine was the most elaborate post in the United States. Unlike earlier frontier posts, it was an offensive fortress and had no perimeter wall.
Fort Assinniboine, Montana, 1887. Following the Black Hills War, Fort Assinniboine, Montana, named after the Assiniboine Indians, was established in 1878 to ward off any further attacks from the Sioux and Nez Percé. It was the second fort by this name in Montana.
Fort Assinniboine Historic District. A battlement-topped octagonal turret—a traditional military architectural symbol—distinguishes Fort Assinniboine’s Company Officers’ Quarters. Built in 1880 under supervision of Major J. C. C. Lee, the six-unit building asserted permanency and sophistication despite geographic isolation. The…
