Fort Center
Fort Center (1856-1857) - A U.S. Army post established in 1856 during Third Seminole War near the west side of Lake Okeechobee in Glades County, Florida. Abandoned in 1857.
Fort Center History
A U.S. Army post established 25 Jan 1856 during Third Seminole War. The post was located along the Fisheating River near the west side of Lake Okeechobee in Glades County, Florida. The post was abandoned 17 Sep 1857.
Current Status
Part of the Fort Center Indian Mound Site in Glades County, Florida
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Location: Fort Center Indian Mound Site at the end of Banana Grove Road, Glades County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 26.950739 Long: -81.136381 |
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 157
Links:
- North American Forts - Fort Center
- Wikipedia - Fort Center
- Fort Center Indian Mounds
- Fort Center Archaeological Site
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