Fort Micanopy (1835-1843) - A U.S. Army post first established as Fort Defiance (6) in 1835 during the Second Seminole War by Florida Militia in Alachua County, Florida. Fort destroyed in 1836 and rebuilt in 1837 as Fort Micanopy and garrisoned by Federal Troops. Abandoned in 1843. Also known as Fort Number 7 E.
Micanopy Marker Front
Micanopy Marker Reverse
Micanopy Herlong Mansion circa 1845
Fort Micanopy History
Current Status
Micanopy, Alachua County, Florida
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Location: Micanopy, Alachua County, Florida. Map point is not accurate.
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 187
