Fort Madison (Ruins)
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Small earthwork fort built during the opening years of the War of 1812.
In one of the less-glorious events in American military history, Fort Madison was blown up by its own garrison who then fled when faced with British warships during the War of 1812.
Some earthworks remain.
In one of the less-glorious events in American military history, Fort Madison was blown up by its own garrison who then fled when faced with British warships during the War of 1812.
Some earthworks remain.
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Coordinates: 44°22'54"N 68°48'37"W
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