Fort Walton

Fort Walton (1861-1862) - First established as a Confederate fortification in 1861 by Florida Militia, 1st Florida Infantry, during the U.S. Civil War. Initially named Camp Walton after Colonel George Walton, secretary of West Florida (1821-1822), but popularly known as Fort Walton. Located in present day Fort Walton Beach, in Okaloosa County, Florida. Abandoned in 1862 after the fall of Pensacola.

Current Status

Part of Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida.

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Location: Fort Walton Beach Heritage Park, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 30.404177 Long: -86.607317 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 7'

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 Walton

Visited: 12 Jan 2012

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