Fort Peyton

Fort Peyton (1837-1840) - A U.S. Army post established as Fort Moultrie in 1837 during the Second Seminole War by Major General Thomas S. Jesup in present day St. Johns County, Florida. Later named after Lieutenant Richard H. Peyton, post commander in 1837. Abandoned in 1840.

Current Status

St. Johns County, Florida

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Location: St. Johns County, Florida. Maps & Images Lat: 29.821550 Long: -81.356083 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 194-195

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Peyton

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