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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1839-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]], by 1st Lieutenant [[S.B. Thorton]] and Company G, 2nd U.S. Dragoons]], at the present day town of Fort Braden, Leon County, Florida. Named for [[Virginia Baden]], wife of Dr. [[Joseph Baden]]. Abandoned in 1842. Also known as [[Fort Virginia Braden]].
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== History ==
== {{PAGENAME}} History ==
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A U.S. Army post established 3 Dec 1839 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by 1st Lieutenant [[S.B. Thorton]] and Compangy G, [[2nd U.S. Dragoons]].
A U.S. Army post established 3 Dec 1839 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by 1st Lieutenant [[S.B. Thorton]] and Company G, [[2nd U.S. Dragoons]].


The post was abandoned 7 Jun 1842 at the end of the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]].
The post was abandoned 7 Jun 1842 at the end of the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]].
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== Current Status ==
== Current Status ==
Unknown, Leon County, Florida
Unknown, Leon County, Florida
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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/flmiddle.html#sem North American Forts - Fort Braden]
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Latest revision as of 07:03, 23 September 2021

Fort Braden (1839-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 during the Second Seminole War, by 1st Lieutenant S.B. Thornton and Company G, 2nd U.S. Dragoons, at the present day town of Fort Braden, Leon County, Florida. Named for Virginia Braden, wife of Dr. Joseph Braden. Abandoned in 1842. Also known as Fort Virginia Braden.

Old Fort Braden School

History

Old Fort Braden School Marker

A U.S. Army post established 3 Dec 1839 during the Second Seminole War by 1st Lieutenant S.B. Thorton and Company G, 2nd U.S. Dragoons.

The post was abandoned 7 Jun 1842 at the end of the Second Seminole War.

Current Status

Unknown, Leon County, Florida


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Location: Town of Fort Braden, Leon County, Florida. Map point is approximate.

Maps & Images

Lat: 30.4229757 Long: -84.5376864

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 150

Links:

Visited: 25 Jan 2012