Historic Forts in Missouri

7 forts across 3 eras · 2 still active military bases today.

Quick Statistics

7

Total forts

3

Eras represented

2

Active bases today

4

Open to visitors

Forts by Era

War of 1812Most common4 · 57%

World War II2 · 29%

Indian Wars & Frontier1 · 14%

Map of Forts in Missouri

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All Forts in Missouri

War of 1812Fort Belle FontaineSt. Louis County · est. 1805 War of 1812Fort BellefontaineSt. Louis County · est. 1805 War of 1812Fort Cap au GrisTroy, Missouri · est. 1814 World War IIFort CrowderNeosho, Newton County · est. 1941 World War II onwards🪖 Active BaseFort Leonard WoodPulaski County, near St. Robert · est. 1940 War of 1812Fort OsageSibley · est. 1808 Multiple conflicts including Black Hawk War, Mexican-American War, Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I, and World War II🪖 Active BaseJefferson BarracksLemay, Missouri · est. 1826

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