Friday, January 23, 2015

Fort Titus


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 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).
Fort Titus


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  1. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2015 at 3:28 PM

    Thanks for writing about this, Mookie! I'd never heard of Fort Titus before and had never known that piece of history, either! Your family really does have some great adventures, don't you? Your second-cousin-twice-removed, Pat H. :)

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    1. BevittFebruary 1, 2015 at 8:26 PM

      Thanks Pat:) She got a big smile when she read your note:)

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