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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1837-1838) - Established in 25 Dec 1837 by troops under the command of BG Abraham Eustis during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]]. Abandoned in March of 1838. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1837-1838) - Established in 25 Dec 1837 by troops under the command of BG Abraham Eustis during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]]. Abandoned in March of 1838. | ||
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== {{PAGENAME}} History == | == {{PAGENAME}} History == | ||
One of a chain of forts established during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] across Florida. | One of a chain of forts established during the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] across Florida. | ||
Revision as of 16:32, 5 February 2010
Fort Christmas (1837-1838) - Established in 25 Dec 1837 by troops under the command of BG Abraham Eustis during the Second Seminole War. Abandoned in March of 1838.
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Fort Christmas History
One of a chain of forts established during the Second Seminole War across Florida.
Current Status
A reproduction of the fort is located at the Fort Christmas County Park, Florida. The reproduction is not on the exact location of the original fort.
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Location: The map point is the location of the reproduction at Fort Christmas County Park, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 28.560404 Long: -81.020943 |
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 157
Links:
Visited: 31 Jan 2010
Fort Christmas Picture Gallery
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