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Revision as of 10:19, 18 January 2012
Fort King (1827-1829, 1832-1843) - A U.S. Army post established in 1827 during the Second Seminole War by Captain James M. Glassell and two companies of the 4th U.S. Infantry, in present day Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Named for Colonel William King. Abandoned in 1829 and regarrisoned in 1832, finally abandoned in 1843. Also known as Cantonment King or Camp King.
Fort King History
First garrisoned in February 1827 by Captain James M. Glassell and two companies of the 4th U.S. Infantry. Abandoned 1 Jul 1829 but regarrisoned in 1832. The post was finally abandoned and the garrison withdrawn on 25 Mar 1843.
Current Status
Marker and a monument in Ocala, Marion County, Florida
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Location: Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.186230 Long: -82.082831 |
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 180-181
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