Fort Drinkwater

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Fort Drinkwater, in western Chase County, Kansas, was built in 1857 by Orlo H. Drinkwater and W. L. Fowler on Drinkwater's farm. The fort served the area settlers as a refuge during Indian disturbances until 1868. It was built along what called Cedar Creek, [1] or Cottonwood River. [2] In 1862, Drinkwater became the area's postmaster and his fort home served as the post office for several years, until the town of Cedar Point, Kansas, was established a mile to the west. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Lila T. Dwelle and Ruth D. Grimwood, "Cedar Point," Chase County Historical Sketches (N.p.: Chase County Historical Society, 1948), vol. II, p. 305.
  2. ↑ William Least Heat-Moon (March 11, 2014). PrairyErth: A Deep Map. HMH. p. PT494. ISBN   978-0-547-52747-5.
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