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Fort Beauséjour, located in present-day New Brunswick, Canada, near the border with Nova Scotia, was a strategic fortification built by the French in the mid-18th century. Constructed between 1751 and 1755, the fort was intended to defend the Isthmus of Chignecto and control access to the region's valuable natural resources, including fisheries and fur trade routes. Its imposing star-shaped design and robust defenses made it a formidable stronghold in the ongoing struggle for dominance between European colonial powers in North America.
The significance of Fort Beauséjour was particularly pronounced during the geopolitical tensions leading up to the Seven Years' War. In 1755, British forces, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Monckton, launched a successful siege of the fort, forcing its surrender after a brief resistance. The British subsequently renamed the fort Fort Cumberland and established control over the surrounding area, marking a pivotal moment in the British conquest of Acadia.
Today, Fort Beauséjour National Historic Site stands as a testament to the complex colonial history of Atlantic Canada. Visitors to the site can explore reconstructed fortifications, including barracks, artillery batteries, and interpretive exhibits that shed light on the fort's role in shaping the region's history. Through guided tours and educational programs, the site offers insights into the military strategies, cultural dynamics, and lasting legacies of colonial conflict in the Maritimes.
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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.