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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1840-1849) - Established 7 Jul 1840 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by Ltc. [[William S. Harney]]. Named after [[Robert R. Reid]], fourth Territorial Governor of Florida. Abandoned in 1849. Also known as [[Fort Read]] and [[Fort Reed]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1840-1849) - Established 7 Jul 1840 during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] by Ltc. [[William S. Harney]]. Named after [[Robert R. Reid]], fourth Territorial Governor of Florida. Abandoned in 1849. Also known as [[Fort Read]] and [[Fort Reed]]. | ||
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[[Image:Fort Reid Marker.jpg| | [[Image:Fort Reid Marker.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Fort Reid Marker]] | ||
[[Image:Fort Reid Park Sign.jpg| | [[Image:Fort Reid Park Sign.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fort Reid Speer Grove Park Sign]] | ||
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== | == History == | ||
Established 7 Jul 1840 by Ltc. [[William S. Harney]] and garrisoned by Capt. [[George A.H. Blake]], and companies A, B, F, and K, [[2nd U.S. Dragoons]]. This post was about 1.5 miles south of [[Fort Mellon]] and served as an alternate garrison for troops at that post. Apparently abandoned by U.S. troops in 1842 but occupied on and off by area settlers until it was re-garrisoned 4 Nov 1849 by Company D, [[1st U.S. Artillery]]. The post was finally abandoned 17 Dec 1849. | Established 7 Jul 1840 by Ltc. [[William S. Harney]] and garrisoned by Capt. [[George A.H. Blake]], and companies A, B, F, and K, [[2nd U.S. Dragoons]]. This post was about 1.5 miles south of [[Fort Mellon]] and served as an alternate garrison for troops at that post. Apparently abandoned by U.S. troops in 1842 but occupied on and off by area settlers until it was re-garrisoned 4 Nov 1849 by Company D, [[1st U.S. Artillery]]. The post was finally abandoned on 17 Dec 1849. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
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Fort Reid<br>(1840-1849) | Fort Reid<br>(1840-1849) | ||
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{{Visited|10 Feb 2010}} | {{Visited|10 Feb 2010}} | ||
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Fort Reid (1840-1849) - Established 7 Jul 1840 during the Second Seminole War by Ltc. William S. Harney. Named after Robert R. Reid, fourth Territorial Governor of Florida. Abandoned in 1849. Also known as Fort Read and Fort Reed.
 
HistoryEstablished 7 Jul 1840 by Ltc. William S. Harney and garrisoned by Capt. George A.H. Blake, and companies A, B, F, and K, 2nd U.S. Dragoons. This post was about 1.5 miles south of Fort Mellon and served as an alternate garrison for troops at that post. Apparently abandoned by U.S. troops in 1842 but occupied on and off by area settlers until it was re-garrisoned 4 Nov 1849 by Company D, 1st U.S. Artillery. The post was finally abandoned on 17 Dec 1849. Current StatusMarker only.
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Links: Visited: 10 Feb 2010
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