Fort Atkinson State Historical Park is located in Washington County, Nebraska. It is a reconstruction of the original Fort Atkinson, which was the first United States Army post established west of the Missouri River in 1820. The park features a visitor center with exhibits on the history of the fort, as well as reconstructed buildings and fortifications. Visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the role the fort played in early American expansion into the west.
State: Nebraska
Type: State Historical Park
County: Washington