Fort Floyd (1)

Fort Floyd (1) (1838-1838) - A U.S. Army post established in 1838 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor in Okeechobee County, Florida. Possibly named for General Charles R. Floyd who commanded Georgia volunteers in south Florida. Abandoned later in 1838. Also known as Fort Lloyd and Camp Lloyd.

Fort Floyd (1) History

A temporary U.S. Army post established in January 1838 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor after the Battle of Okeechobee Lake.

The post was abandoned later in 1838.

Current Status

Unknown, Okeechobee County, Florida

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Location: Okeechobee County, Florida. Map point may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 27.4333333 Long: -80.7166667 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: 33'

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 166

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Floyd
• General Floyd History

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