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Fort William and Mary, located in present-day New Castle, New Hampshire, was a colonial-era fortification constructed by the British in the early 18th century to defend the strategic harbor entrance of the Piscataqua River. Built between 1632 and 1692, the fort initially served as a trading post and was later expanded and fortified to protect the growing settlements in the region. During the American Revolutionary War, the fort played a pivotal role as a target for the patriot forces seeking to secure military supplies stored within its walls. In December 1774, a group of patriots led by John Langdon seized control of the fort, capturing its garrison and seizing valuable munitions, which were later used in the Battle of Bunker Hill. This bold act marked one of the first acts of rebellion against British authority in the American colonies and contributed to the escalation of tensions leading to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Today, Fort William and Mary, now known as Fort Constitution, is preserved as a historic site managed by the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past and the role it played in shaping American history.
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One of the oldest roads in the state, Fort Road was originally built by the federal government after Fort Ridgely was completed in 1853-54. Supplies were shipped from Fort Snelling to Traverse des Sioux, then transported by wagon to Fort Ridgely.
Nicollet County Road 5 runs more than 42 miles from its eastern terminus at its intersection with US Highway 169 in St Peter to the Renville County line. Old Fort Road presumably extended from Traverse des Sioux, although the portion running through the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College has been blocked off. Fort Road as an address runs from the western edge of St Peter to the end of CR-5.
In an ideal world, a paved trail would have been installed when the road was refurbished in the early 2010s. This planned geocache trail will have to suffice, but won’t alleviate my anxiety when biking here.