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Spring, 2001 Elko County, Nevada
Fort Halleck: Originally called Camp Halleck the post was established by Captain Samuel P. Smith in 1867. General H.W. Halleck was the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army at the time. On the western slope of the Rubies it existed until 1886. The fort was established to protect emigrant groups and the railroad.
Additional Information: Northeastern Nevada Museum
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