Woods Fort, Missouri-- Part 2: Forts and the Battle of Sink Hole

To defend themselves against Indian attack, pioneers of the area (now Lincoln County) built several forts in the area, including Woods Fort, Fort Howard, Fort Stout, Fort Clark and Fort Cap au Gris.

Major Zachary Taylor's command rendezvoused at Woods Fort in September 1814.  Five months later thy did the same at Fort Howard.  Black Hawk's band on Indians skirmished with settlers and the U.S. Mounted Rangers at the Battle of Sink Hole.

--Brock-Perry