Fort Assiniboine which is currently a historic district under the name Fort Assiniboine historic site is a former US army installation built in the 1970s. Fort Assiniboine is located in central Montana, USA. The fort engaged in several battles with the Indians before it was permanently closed and deserted in 1911. The fort is known to host one of the most fierce regiments in the US army ''the Buffalo soldiers.'' 

Rise of Fort Assiniboine

The fort was built out of desperation in 1976 by the US army after they were defeated in a fierce battle with the hostile Indians (Sioux). In an effort to protect the citizens from more attacks and oppression from the Sioux, Fort Assiniboine was established. The buildings which made up the fort were done so fast that the local illiterate Indians thought they magically came up from the ground. Fort Assiniboine had a capacity of 700 plus soldiers with several of its architectures being known to be one of its kinds in the whole region. Though the fort was never at full capacity, it is recorded in history for having hosted ‘’the buffalo soldiers.’’ The soldiers were the most revered army regiment that was made up of all black soldiers.

Successful peacekeeping at the south

Fort Assiniboine was officially abandoned and deserted in1911 after the US department of defense declared the region safe. Some of the acres of the property became the rocky boy's Indian Reservation section. The extensive piece of land was distributed among different non-profitable organizations and institutions in the state. As some areas provided a home to refugees, other sections of the fort were demolished. The remains of the demolished structures were used by the locals for construction. A major chunk of the concrete remains from the demolition were used by the state to build the Perching Hall at Northern Montana College.

What are the current situations and hazards of the fort?

Currently, Fort Assiniboine is a historic district with a museum and a park. Beaver Park, which is the largest state park, is located within Fort Assiniboine's historic district. Some areas of the property were allocated to the Montana state agriculture college which still uses the place for practical experiments. The fort still stands with most of the old structures renovated for public use. People can visit the fort and Beaver Park anytime. Guided tours are only offered during the summer by the managing body. Apart from remnants of explosives and gunpowder in the fort, there are no other life-threatening issues in the historic site. You can take a day off your busy schedule to go and visit the famous Fort Assiniboine Historic Site to enjoy the rich history of the state of Montana.