Fort Sedgwick

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Fort Sedgwick (1864-1871) - A U.S. Army post established in 1864 as the Post at Julesburg Station by Colonel Christopher H. McNally, 3rd Volunteer Infantry in Sedgwick County, Colorado. Renamed 27 Sep 1865 for Major General John Sedgwick, who was killed 9 May 1864 at Spotsylvania, during the U.S. Civil War. Abandoned in 1871. Also known as Camp Rankin and Fort Rankin.
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Coordinates:   40°56'24"N   102°22'57"W
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