Fort Gilleland

Fort Gilleland (1835-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1835 by Bvt Major James A, Ashby, 2nd U.S. Dragoons], in Newnansville, Alachua County, Florida. Probably named for Captain Lewellen Gilleland, U.S. Army, before he was killed by Indians 4 Jun 1837. Abandoned in 1842.

Current Status

Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida

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Location: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida. Map point approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 29.808611 Long: -82.476667 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 170

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Gilleland
• Report from Fort Gilleland 18 Sep 1836

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