Fort Volusia

Fort Volusia (1836-1857) - A U.S. Army post established in 1836 during the Second Seminole War by Captain Elmore's Corps of Columbia and Richland Riflemen in Volusia County, Florida. Abandoned in 1857.

Fort Volusia History

A U.S. Army post established 28 Feb 1836 during the Second Seminole War by Captain Elmore's South Carolina Volunteers and Lieutenant Irving's company of artillery. This fort was established on a large shell mound.

This post was garrisoned intermittently and finally abandoned in 1857.

Current Status

Unknown in Volusia, Volusia County, Florida

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Location: Volusia County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.168201 Long: -81.522675 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Volusia

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