Fort Stansbury

Fort Stansbury (1839-1843) - A U.S. Army post established in 1839 during the Second Seminole War in Wakulla County, Florida. Named for Brigadier General Tobias E. Stansbury who was involved in the Battle of Bladensburg and in the defense of Baltimore during the War of 1812. Abandoned in 1843.

The post was established on 15 Mar 1839 and abandoned on 5 Apr 1843.

Current Status

Unknown in Wakulla County, Florida.

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Location: Wakulla County, Florida. Map point is approximate. Maps & Images Lat: 30.2448 Long: -84.3197 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 208

Links:

• North American Forts - Fort Stansbury
• Wikipedia - Fort Stansbury

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