OFFICERS QUARTERS (At Right—A Commissary Building) FORT SISSETON The Fort which was located about twenty-five miles North of Webster, was a great boon to the early settlers from 1880-86, as it not only afforded them protection,

but also gave them employment at hauling supplies. The post was built after the Minnesota Massacre, which was instigated by Chief Little Crow, 1862-3. It was completed by 1867 and called Fort Wadsworth, manned by two companies of infantry in addition to a company of six Indian scouts. In 1880 the post was relieved by two companies of the 17th infantry, Captain Bennett commanding. These were replaced April 22, 1884, by two companies of the 25th infantry, (colored). The last change came in May 2, 1886 by one company of 3rd U. S. Infantry. This company remained until June 16, 1887, when the post was officially abandoned. When the Dakotas were admitted to the Union the land and buildings became the property of the state under the act of congress. All of the personal property of the government was sold at auction sale, which was attended by many of the settlers from Day and Marshall counties who made purchases at bargain-counter prices.