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Revision as of 07:40, 31 January 2012
Fort Braden (1839-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 during the 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 Braden, wife of Dr. Joseph Braden. Abandoned in 1842. Also known as Fort Virginia Braden.
Fort Braden History
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
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