Manacles at the Old Fort
by Catherine Sherman
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Manacles at the Old Fort
Artist
Catherine Sherman
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Manacles hang from a whipping post at historic Fort Osage in Missouri.
Built in 1808, under the direction of William Clark, co-leader of the Lewis & Clark expedition, the Fort served a dual role. It was both a military garrison and trade center.
Overlooking the Missouri River, this historic site has been reconstructed to portray Fort Osage as it was in 1812. Authentically attired interpreters provide living-history insights into the daily life of both the military and civilian populations.
The military left Fort Osage in 1813 due to the War of 1812. It then returned in 1815 to re-establish the military garrison. The military left Fort Osage again in 1827 when Fort Leavenworth was established in northeastern Kansas.
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October 30th, 2013
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Paul Freidlund
nice find,kinda creepy what they are for LF
Catherine Sherman replied:
This photo was taken at an old fort. Soldiers who broke the rules would probably receive some lashings at this pole or would be put in the manacles and made to stand in the center of the yard.
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