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Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance is a historic site located in Estherville, Iowa. It was built in 1864 by the Union Army during the Civil War as a defensive fortification against the Sioux Indians. The fort was named after General Winfield Scott's victory at the Battle of Fort Defiance in 1846. The fort was abandoned in 1866 and the site is now a state park. Visitors can explore the fort's ruins, which include a blockhouse, a powder magazine, and a guardhouse. The park also features a picnic area, a playground, and a nature trail.
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- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- Hunting Nearby (within 20 miles)
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User Reviews
Matt Bergstrom
This place is absolutely beautiful! It is so gorgeous that it is easy to get lost in exploring it (we did, for a bit lol) The area up by the lodge where you can park and grill was clean and trash-free.
Kajira Lehava
Great place. The fright hike is fun every year
Joseph Abrahamson
Been going to this State Park on and off for about 30 years and enjoy every trip. Campsites, electrical and non, are present. A nice, newly restored lodge for get togethers!! Plenty of trails to keep you (and a horse for that mayter) busy for a day.
Alison Pauley
I have always loved this place from kid, to adult. So awesome to spend time on the trails again!
Claire Hotvet
Not much to the park and it looks like parts have been abandoned. Has a really nice lodge at one end of the park and some cute swings and benches.
