Fort Madison History

Fort Madison was named after which political figure?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Which river does Fort Madison overlook?

• Mississippi

• Madison

• Amazon

• Missouri

What was the purpose of Fort Madison?

• Trading post

• Military Fortification

• Missionary settlement

• Corn farm

During which conflict was Fort Madison destroyed?

• Revolutionary war

• War of 1812

• Civil war

• World war 1

Who attacked and destroyed Fort Madison?

• Native American tribes

• British forces

• Spanish conquistadors

• French settlers

Fort Madison was a strategic point for controlling trade on which river?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

• Skunk River

What was the primary building material used in the construction of Fort Madison?

• Wood

• Stone

• Brick

• Iron

Which state is Fort Madison located in?

• Iowa

• Illinois

• Missouri

• Ohio

Today, what is the primary use of the Fort Madison site?

• Museum

• National Park

• Residential area

• Prom photos

What park do you find this in?

• Rodeo park

• Old Settelerts park

• Central park

• Victory field