Fort King

Fort King (1827-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1827 during the Second Seminole War by Captain James M. Glassell and two companies of the 4th U.S. Infantry, in present day Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Named for Colonel William King. Abandoned in 1842. Also known as Cantonment King or Camp King.

Current Status

Marker and a monument in Ocala, Marion County, Florida

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Location: Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.186230 Long: -82.082831 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 180-181

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort King
• Explore Southern History - Fort King

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