Fort Gardiner

Fort Gardiner (1837-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1837 during the Second Seminole War by General Zachary Taylor in Polk County, Florida. Located on the Kissimmee River near the north bank of Lake Okeechobee. Named for Captain George W. Gariner, 4th U.S. Artillery, who was killed in the Dade Massacre on 28 Dec 1835. Post probably abandoned at the end of the war in 1842.

Fort Gardiner History

A U.S. Army post established on 2 Dec 1837 during the Second Seminole War by General Zachary Taylor on his way to the Battle of Okeechobee. The post served as a hospital and aid station after the battle.

The post was probably abandoned at the end of the war in 1842.

Current Status

Part of Park, Polk County, Florida.

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Location: Polk County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 27.9666667 Long: -81.4166667 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 169

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Gardiner
• Seminole War Live Journal - Fort Gardiner

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