Fort White
Fort White (1838-1842) - A U.S. Army post established along the Santa Fe River in 1838 during the Second Seminole War in Marion County, Florida. Abandoned in 1842.
Fort White History
Current Status
A marker is located in the present day town of Fort White. The actual site is located about 4 miles west of the town on the Santa Fe River. The site map point is approximate location. Site is probably on private property in Marion County, Florida.
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Location: Private Property, Marion County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.924174 Long: -82.713962 |
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 212
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Visited: 26 Jan 2012
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