Built in the heart of Stevenson, Maryland, in the year 1695, Fort Garrison served as a stronghold against attacks by Native Americans. The rectangular fieldstone building was constructed following a 1693 order from Governor Francis Nicholson and his Council. Over the centuries, it bore names such as Oulton's Garrison, Risteau's Garrison, and Olton's Garrison.
During the early 19th century, the structure underwent modifications that raised the height of the building, adding a second-story loft and a wood shingle roof. The fort, which is approximately 48 feet long and 18 feet wide, features one large stone fireplace and was used during the French and Indian War.
In 1965, the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks acquired the property. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. In 2019, the Maryland Historical Trust removed a sign at the fort that used the term "hostile Indians" due to bias against Native Americans.
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