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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1837-1837) - Established 28 Dec 1837. Named after 2nd Lt. [[John Winfield Scott McNeil]] who was killed in action near Dunlawton, 11 Sep 1837. Abandoned later in 1837.
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1837-1837) - A U.S. Army post established 28 Dec 1837 on Taylor Creek, Orange County, Florida. Named after 2nd Lt. [[John Winfield Scott McNeil]] who was killed in action near Dunlawton, 11 Sep 1837. Abandoned later in 1837.
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Revision as of 09:18, 15 February 2012

Fort McNeil (1837-1837) - A U.S. Army post established 28 Dec 1837 on Taylor Creek, Orange County, Florida. Named after 2nd Lt. John Winfield Scott McNeil who was killed in action near Dunlawton, 11 Sep 1837. Abandoned later in 1837.

Fort McNeil History

Built as a stockade with two blockhouses on diagonal corners.

Current Status

No remains.


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Location: Map point is not accurate. On FL 532 north of the Taylor Creek Bridge, Orange County, Florida.

Maps & Images

Lat: 28.366117 Long: -80.929173

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 183

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