Fort Niobrara | military, historic landmark

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Fort Niobrara (1880-1906) - Established in 1880 by Maj. John J. Upham, 5th U.S. Cavalry. Named after the Niobrara River. Abandoned in 1906.

Established 22 Apr 1880 to protect settlers from hostile Sioux Indians and to oversee the Spotted Tail Indian Agency. Abandoned on 22 Oct 1906 as a military post but remained a cavalry remount station until 1911. Turned over to the Department of Interior in 1912.

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Coordinates: 42°50'38"N 100°32'20"W

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Delta Flight 670 km
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Miller Field (VTN/KVTN) 1.6 km
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Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge 8.3 km
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge 38 km
Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area 38 km
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Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW/KANW) 54 km
Ainsworth Wind Energy Facility 66 km
Long Lake State Recreation Area 71 km
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