During the summer of 1887, the troops spent approximately $22,800 on construction of the fort.

The market was almost completely destroyed during the construction of the Byzantine fort.

The construction of the fort then carried on intermittently for just over 100 years.

The event was a clear lesson that construction of the fort must not be delayed any further.

After the construction of the fort, the Indian leaders split.

The construction of the fort was initiated on April 10, 1875 by a federal order to force out whiskey traders from the area.

Since the construction of the fort the island has had several owners.

It was torn down during the construction of the fort.

Woodbury directed construction of the fort with 175 men as labor.

The construction of the fort is not in good condition but the huge rock steps are something to watch for.