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Fort Atkinson served as a place to stop for travelers, the first school, a army post, the first library, a sawmill, the first grist mill, the first brick yard and bowling ally.

It was named after General Harry Atkenson.Luis and Clarks expedition met with some local Indians and decided to build a fort there.Wen the king herd this he ordered General Harry Atkinson to form a expedition to go to the place were Luis and Clark suggested.

It was built to protect travelers from Indian raids, But it was never attacked.

It was built in 1819.The solders were paid $20.00 for a private,$50.00 for a corporal,$100.00 for a sergeant,$250.00 for a lieutenant,$750.00 for a major and $1,000.00 for a colonel. I hoped you like this report.