It was abandoned in 1779 as American settlers rebelled and Great Britain consolidated power in more fortified strongholds .
It is unclear whether the British ever really utilized Petit Fort ; at best it was a station for British fur traders .
Petit Fort was abandoned in 1779 as American settlers rebelled and British   consolidated power in more fortified strongholds .
It is unclear whether the British ever really utilized Petit Fort ; at best it was a station for British fur traders .