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Podcast: Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past
Episode: S2 E103 - Exploring the History of Fort St. Joseph in Niles, Michigan
Description: In this epside I explore the history of Fort St. Joseph that was the original settlement near Niles, Michigan. It was first established in the 1680's as a mission by French Jesuits, and then expanded to a garrison and trading post in the 1700's.
To read the WMU article referenced, visit:
https://wmich.edu/fortstjoseph/about/fort-history
To contact Michael Delaware, visit:
https://michaeldelaware.com