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William Bradford (major)
William Bradford (born in Virginia in 1771, died at Fort Towson, Oklahoma on October 20, 1826) was a commissioned officer in the United States Army during the War of 1812 and the period after the war. He is best known for having supervised the construction of the first Fort Smith National Historic Site, Fort Smith on what was to become the western boundary of Arkansas Territory in 1817–1818. He served as commander of the new fort from 1818 until February 1822. Biography William Bradford was born in Virginia in 1771. He moved to Kentucky at an unknown date. Settling in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, Muhlenberg County in 1799, he became a local leader. He won distinctions that included a commission as deputy sheriff, a captaincy in the county militia, and was elected four times to the Kentucky General Assembly, Kentucky House of Representatives. During the period of hostilities that immediately preceded the War of 1812, Bradford was commissioned in the U.S. Army as a captain. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fort Towson, Oklahoma
Fort Towson is a town in Choctaw County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 510 at the 2010 census, a 15.1 percent decline from the figure of 611 recorded in 2000. It was named for nearby Fort Towson, which had been established in May 1824 and named for General Nathan Towson, a hero of the War of 1812.Tolman, Keith. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture.'' "Fort Towson." Retrieved September 17, 201/ref> The town of Fort Towson was established in 1902, after the St. Louis, San Francisco and New Orleans Railroad, Arkansas and Choctaw Railway reached eastern Choctaw County.O'Keefe, Marilyn Fleck. ''Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture''. "Fort Towson (Town)." Retrieved September 17, 201/ref> History The fort was first established to protect the southern border of the Indian Territory against Spanish colonies to the south. After Indian Removal and the resettlement of the Choctaw in the area, the fort was revived to protect Doaksville, a mile to the west. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |