Fort Fanning (2)

Fort Fanning (2) (1838-1843) - A U.S. Army post originally established as Fort Number 9 E in 1838 during the Second Seminole War in present day Fanning Springs, Gilchrist County, Florida. Renamed Fort Fanning for Lieutenant Colonel Alexander C.W. Fanning, 4th U.S. Artillery. Abandoned in 1843. Also known as Fort Palmetto. History A U.S. Army post originally established in 1838 during the Second Seminole War. The post was abandoned 22 Feb 1843. Current Status Part of Fort Fanning Historic City Park, Fanning Springs, Gilchrist County, Florida. A reconstructed gate and stockade section are on the site. Location: Fort Fanning Historic City Park, Fanning Springs, Gilchrist County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.591686 Long: -82.936124 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' Sources: Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 166 Links: North American Forts - Fort Fanning Southern History - Fort Fanning Explore Southern History - Fort Fanning Visited: No