Fort Henry, Missouri facts for kids
Fort Henry is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is on Missouri Route O approximately 3.5 miles west-northwest of Huntsville.
History
A post office called Fort Henry was established in 1857, and remained in operation until 1875. The name "Fort Henry" is a backwards rendering of the name of Henry Fort, a pioneer citizen. The community once had a schoolhouse, now defunct.
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Famous African-American Civil Rights Activists:
 | Aaron Henry |
 | T. R. M. Howard |
 | Jesse Jackson |
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