Fort Christmas

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.

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 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 21'

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:

• North American Forts - Fort Christmas

Visited: 31 Jan 2010

Fort Christmas Picture Gallery

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