Photograph
Fort Shelby Diorama
| Fort Shelby built in 1814 and named for the Governor of Kentucky, was surrendered to British forces later in 1814 and renamed Fort McKay. Pictured here is a diorama in the museum at Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien, representing the surrender. Fort McKay was destroyed by the British commander in 1815 at the conclusion of hostilities. The first log construction Fort Crawford was built on approximately the same site by Americans who then controlled the area, in 1816. |
| Image ID: | 42229 |
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| Creation Date: | 1814 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Prairie du Chien |
| County: | Crawford |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Wisconsin place file, circa 1850s-circa 1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | PF Prairie du Chien.111 |
| Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
| Fortification |
| Soldiers |
| Flags |
| Indoor photography |
| Military bases |
| Museums |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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