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Fort Defiance was erected on block 59 of the original plat of Estherville, Iowa, by Company A of the Northern Border Brigade to protect settlers against marauding Indians. It also honors the memory of the pioneers of Emmet County, Iowa, and the patriotic soldiers who endured hardships so that future generations might enjoy the blessings of civilization.
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Estherville, Iowa · United States
