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Foundation of Fort Pontchartrain
- When
- 1701
- Where
- North side of the Detroit River
The French fortification was established on the north side of the Detroit River.
Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit was established in 1701 on the north side of the Detroit River. The site is located in what is now downtown Detroit, northeast of Washington Boulevard and West Jefferson Avenue.
Sources
- Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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