Fort Atkinson State Preserve

Fort Atkinson State Preserve is a state preserve of , , United States, containing the remnants of Fort Atkinson, a U.S. Army frontier post created to keep the peace between various Native American tribes as well as prevent white settlers from encroaching on Native lands.
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  • Type: Park
  • Description: 1840s U.S. Army post in Fort Atkinson, Iowa
  • Also known as: “Fort Atkinson” and “Fort Atkinson State Monument Park”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fort Atkinson and Spillville.

Village
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is a city in , , United States.

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is a city in , , United States.

Village
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is a city in , , United States. is situated 4½ miles northeast of Fort Atkinson State Preserve.

Fort Atkinson State Preserve

Latitude
43.14505° or 43° 8′ 42″ north
Longitude
-91.93971° or 91° 56′ 23″ west
Elevation
1,086 feet (331 metres)
Open location code
86MC43W6+24
Open­Street­Map ID
way 245390529
Open­Street­Map feature
leisure=­park
Geo­Names ID
4857472
Wiki­data ID
Q5470759
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Egyptian Arabic—“Fort Atkinson State Preserve” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Fort Atkinson State Preserve”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “محمية ولاية فورت اتكينسون”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Festina and Twin Springs.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saint James Lutheran Church State Preserve and Saint Peters Cemetery.

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