Fort Van Swearingen

Fort Van Swearingen (1838-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1838 during the Second Seminole War by Captain [[B. Beall, 2nd U.S. Dragoons in Martin County, Florida. Named after Captain Joseph Van Swearingen, who was killed at the Battle of Okeechobee]], 25 Dec 1837. Probably abandoned in 1842 at the end of the war.

Current Status

Unknown, Martin County, Florida

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Location: Martin County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 27.2067017 Long: -80.5792236 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 210-211

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Van Swearingen

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