Fort Shelby Diorama | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Fort Shelby Diorama

Fort Shelby Diorama | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Fort Shelby built in 1814 and named for the Governor of Kentucky, was surrendered to British forces later in 1814 and renamed Fort McKay. Pictured here is a diorama in the museum at Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien, representing the surrender. Fort McKay was destroyed by the British commander in 1815 at the conclusion of hostilities. The first log construction Fort Crawford was built on approximately the same site by Americans who then controlled the area, in 1816.
DESCRIPTION
Fort Shelby built in 1814 and named for the Governor of Kentucky, was surrendered to British forces later in 1814 and renamed Fort McKay. Pictured here is a diorama in the museum at Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien, representing the surrender. Fort McKay was destroyed by the British commander in 1815 at the conclusion of hostilities. The first log construction Fort Crawford was built on approximately the same site by Americans who then controlled the area, in 1816.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:42229
Creation Date: 1814
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Prairie du Chien
County:Crawford
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Place File****
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PF Prairie du Chien.111
Original Dimensions:10 x 8 inches
SUBJECTS
Fortification
Soldiers
Flags
Indoor photography
Military bases
Museums

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