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A U.S. Army post first established as [[Fort Two (S)]] on 7 Apr 1839. Abandoned by 1842 but reactivated early in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850. | A U.S. Army post first established as [[Fort Two (S)]] on 7 Apr 1839. Abandoned by 1842 but reactivated early in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850. | ||
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On private property, Indian River County, Florida | |||
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Revision as of 04:16, 14 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 Two (S) on 7 Apr 1839. Abandoned by 1842 but reactivated early in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850.
Current Status
On private property, Indian River County, Florida
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Location: Indian River County, Florida. Map point is the marker. The actual site location is thought to be on private property, several miles south of the intersection of Highway 60 and 122 Avenue. 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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