Ft Atkinson SHP Nebraska
	The first military fort west of the Mississippi, Ft Atkinson was the site where William Clark and Meriwether Lewis held council with Oto and Missouri chiefs. Clark recommended it for a fort site. Fort Atkinson was completed in 1820. Left side photos: Top, the fort north entrance; above, a group sculpture: " The First Council." Right photos: Top, council site sculpture; center, the fort; right, Captain Lewis's air rifle.
			Lewis & Clark Trail
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