Fort Harrison Montana

Community Overview

Fort William Henry Harrison occupies a swathe of land a few miles west of Helena near Spring Meadow Lake. From its establishment in May of 1892, Fort Harrison has had a storied history. An active Army post until 1913, it served as the muster site for Montanans sent to France during World War I and as a training site for National Guardsmen between the wars and after World War II. During World War II it served as the home base for the First Special Service Force, a joint US-Canadian light infantry brigade that gained infamy among its foes as the "Devil's Brigade." Today the fort houses the Montana National Guard's Joint Forces Headquarters, a VA hospital complex, and the Montana Military History Museum. The museum uses thousands of unique artifacts to chronicle the military history of Montana, from 1806 to the present.

Community Info

Fort Harrison Elevation: 3,963'

County: Lewis & Clark

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