The city was established as a military 'outpost' in the 1800s.
a remote 'outpost' of the old British Empire
an American 'outpost' in Africa
(..) We can talk. How many people do we have? To fight? I'll go with you. We don't even have enough to take on one outpost face-to-face yet. So the Kingdom has to get involved, or the Saviors will always be in charge. It isn't about soldiers. We're making them stronger. The more food we give them, (..)2017 TvShow: The Walking Dead Title: Rock in the Road Season: 7 Episode 9
(..) We all serve the Saviors. Alexandria already fought them once, and we won. We thought we took out the threat, but we didn't know then what we know now. We only beat one outpost. We've been told you have a deal with them, that you know them. Then you know they rule through violence and fear. (..)2017 TvShow: The Walking Dead Title: Rock in the Road Season: 7 Episode 9