Fort Yamhill
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Fort Yamhill was an American military fortification in what became the state of Oregon. Built in 1856 in the Oregon Territory, it remained an active post until 1866.
Future General Philip Sheridan was posted at the fort until the outbreak of the American Civil War and supervised the construction.
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Jones, Kenneth. "Fort Yamhill." Clio: Your Guide to History. April 23, 2014. Accessed July 23, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/1190