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 or Gilchrist County, Florida. Abandoned in 1842.

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 or Gilchrist County, Florida. The county line runs down the middle of the Santa Fe River.

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Location: Private Property, Marion County or Gilchrist County,, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.924174 Long: -82.713962 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....'

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

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort White

Visited: 26 Jan 2012

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