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Revision as of 17:02, 13 February 2012
Fort Vinton (1839-1850) - A U.S. Army post first established as Fort Two (S) in 1839 by Captain G.W. Moore, 7th U.S. Infantry, in Indian River County, Florida. Abandoned in 1842 but reactivated in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Named for Captain John R. Vinton, 4th U.S. Artillery who died at the Battle of Vera Cruz in the Mexican War. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850.
Fort Vinton History
A U.S. Army post first established as Fort 2S on 7 Apr 1839. Abandoned by 1842 but reactivated early in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850.
Current Status
Unknown, Indian River County, Florida
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Location: Indian River County, Florida. Map point is the marker. Maps & Images Lat: 27.638867 Long: -80.462467 |
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 211
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