Commanding Officers of Fort Snelling, 1819-1858
This document provides a detailed list of commanding officers who served at Fort Snelling between 1819 and 1858. Fort Snelling, established in 1819 near the strategic confluence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, near St. Paul, Minnesota, was key to early U.S. western expansion. Originally called Fort St. Anthony, the fort was renamed in 1824 and played significant roles in military and cultural operations throughout its active years, influencing the development of the surrounding area, including modern-day St. Paul. The list includes various captains, lieutenants, and colonels who commanded the fort, marking significant shifts and developments in its history until the troops were withdrawn in 1858.
