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Revision as of 05:13, 20 February 2012
Fort Ann (1) (1837-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in November 1837 by 1st Lt. James R. Irwin, 1st U.S. Artillery and one company of troops. Named by Lt. Irwin after "the prettiest girl in Pennsylvania". Abandoned in April 1838.
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Fort Ann (1) History
Built to guard the "haulover" portage between the Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon in the present day Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. The haulover was a strategic portage place used by Indians and Traders to transition from the Indian River to ocean access through the Mosquito Lagoon.
Current Status
No remains.
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Location: Map point approximate. On the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Brevard County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 28.736392 Long: -80.754756 |
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 144-145
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Visited: Area Visit 7 Feb 2010
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