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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1838-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1838 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by Colonel [[Zachary Taylor]] in Okeechobee County, Florida. Abandoned later in 1838. | {{PageHeader}} | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1838-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1838 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by Colonel [[Zachary Taylor]] in Okeechobee County, Florida. Possibly named for General [[Charles R. Floyd]] who commanded Georgia volunteers in south Florida. Abandoned later in 1838. Also known as [[Fort Lloyd]] and [[Camp Lloyd]]. | |||
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== | == History == | ||
A temporary U.S. Army post established in January 1838 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by Colonel [[Zachary Taylor]] after the Battle of Okeechobee Lake. | |||
The post was abandoned later in 1838. | |||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
Okeechobee County, Florida | Unknown, Okeechobee County, Florida | ||
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(F) 27.4333333, -80.7166667 | (F) 27.4333333, -80.7166667 | ||
Fort Floyd<br>(1838-1838) | Fort Floyd (1)<br>(1838-1838) | ||
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'''Location:''' Okeechobee County, Florida. | '''Location:''' Okeechobee County, Florida. Map point may not be accurate. | ||
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* Elevation: | * Elevation: 33' | ||
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'''Links:''' | '''Links:''' | ||
* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/flsouth.html#sem North American Forts - Fort Floyd] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/flsouth.html#sem North American Forts - Fort Floyd] | ||
* [http://www.glynngen.com/~thecrypt/history/floydseminolewar.htm General Floyd History] | |||
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[[Category:Florida All]] | [[Category:Florida All]] | ||
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Fort Floyd (1) (1838-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1838 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor in Okeechobee County, Florida. Possibly named for General Charles R. Floyd who commanded Georgia volunteers in south Florida. Abandoned later in 1838. Also known as Fort Lloyd and Camp Lloyd. HistoryA temporary U.S. Army post established in January 1838 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor after the Battle of Okeechobee Lake. The post was abandoned later in 1838. Current StatusUnknown, Okeechobee County, Florida
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