We went to Fort
Titus yesterday with my Grandparents. On August 16, 1856, some fifty free state
men under Captain Samuel Walker attacked Fort Titus. After a brief battle,
Colonel Henry Titus, Fort Titus’ 34 defenders, and 400 muskets surrendered.
Servants and slaves owned by Titus were set free and instructed to go to
Topeka. Eight free state men were wounded; the fort was burned to the ground.
It was great because that is what we’re learning about in school. (guest blog by Mookie - age 10).
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