Fort-on-Shore, the downriver and first on-shore fort, had proved to be insufficient barely three years after it was established. In response to continuing attacks from Native Americans and the threat of British attacks during the Revolutionary War, Fort Nelson was constructed between what is currently Main Street and the river, with its main gate near Seventh Street.
Fort-on-Shore, the first fort built on land, proved inadequate barely three years after it was established. To counter attacks from Native Americans and potential British assaults during the Revolutionary War, Fort Nelson was constructed between what is now Main Street and the river, with its main gate near Seventh Street.