Fort Steuben
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Historic Fort Steuben in Steubenville, northeast Ohio, was built in 1786 as a military defense facility. The site offers historical and educational programs.
Fort Steuben depicts the life of the frontiersmen. The site was considered a desirable location for military defense as it is bounded on the east by the Ohio River and lies on a slope of land, with hills to the west.
The Fort was named after the Prussian army officer Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben, who assisted General Washington in the Revolutionary War.
The non-profit Old Fort Steuben Project was formed to reconstruct the fort on its original site.
Visitors can see the blockhouses for enlisted men, the officers’ quarters, the quartermaster and the artificer’s shops, the guardhouse, the hospital, and the commissary.
Group Tours, School and Youth Field Trips, and Virtual Tours are available. Self-guided tours are always available, and an informative and friendly interpreter can be scheduled upon request.
An admission donation is payable, and member discounts apply.
The Fort is open from May through October:
- Monday to Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm
- Sunday: 11 am – 4 pm
The Fort Steuben Visitor Center and Museum Shop are open all year from 10 am to 4 pm, except holidays.
Events include the Ohio Valley Frontier Days Festival in June, Quilt Show in April, Summer Concert Series, and Christmas at the Fort from late November to late December.
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Be sure to check social media and the website for updated hours to make sure the Fort is open when you plan to visit.
Where is Fort Steuben Located?
- Address: 120 S 3rd St, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
- Phone: 740-283-1787 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
Location Map for Fort Steuben
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