Fort Basinger

Fort Basinger (1837-1850) - A U.S. Army post established in 1837 by Colonel Zachary Taylor during the Second Seminole War in present day Highlands County, Florida. Named after Lieutenant William E. Basinger, 2nd U.S. Artillery, who was killed at the Dade Massacre. Abandoned in 1850.

Current Status

Highlands County, Florida

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Location: Near the town of Fort Basinger, Highlands County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 27.3622392 Long: -81.0514212 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 149

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Basinger

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