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The City of Fort Madison was established around the site of the historic Fort Madison (1808 to 1813), which was the first permanent U.S. military fortification on the Upper Mississippi. Fort Madison was the site of Chief Black Hawk's first battle against U.S. troops, the only real War of 1812 battle fought west of the Mississippi.
Historic Old Fort Madison was the first permanent U.S. military fortification on the Upper Mississippi. The fort was the site of Chief Blackhawk's first battle against U.S. troops, making it the only real War of 1812 battlefield located in the state of Iowa & the first U.S. military cemetery in the upper Midwest.
Shopping. Types of Attractions. Museums. Nightlife. Sights & Landmarks. Fun & Games. Nature & Parks. Traveler rating. & up. Good for Kids. Budget-friendly. Good for a Rainy Day. Good for Big Groups. Show more. 11 places sorted by traveler favorites. 1. North Lee County Historical Society. 38.
Fort Madison presents its newest event - Porchstock 2023! Join us throughout Fort Madison's Historic District for a live music of various genres on porches, in yards and garages!
We truly are one of a kind! The Mississippi flows East to West here! The Santa Fe Bridge was the largest double decker swing span bridge in the world! Fort Madison is the first Mexican Community in Iowa! Our 1910 Santa Fe Depot is the only depot in the state of Iowa built in the Santa Fe style architecture!
Fort Madison. Essential Fort Madison. Stay. A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. Cobblestone Inn & Suites - Fort Madison. 115. from $99/night. Quality Inn & Suites Fort Madison Near Hwy 61. 116. from $85/night. Knights Inn Fort Madison. 28. from $75/night. Super 8 by Wyndham Fort Madison. 84. from $64/night. 2024.
Fort Madison's history dates back to the early 1800s with Old Fort Madison. This replica fort was built in 1988 to look like the original Fort that was built along our riverfront from 1808 to 1813. Take a self-guided tour around the fort and utilize the posted QR codes to learn about it’s history.
