Old Fort Western
In 1919 the buildings were restored and opened to the public. Today it is the oldest log fort in the United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by the city of Augusta. The fort and store are maintained as a museum, and are open to the public during the summer months.
It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
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