Site of Ft. Meade
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lazyCachers
N 27° 45.316 W 081° 47.725
17R E 421615 N 3070345
Located at Heritage Park in Ft. Meade Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3D78
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
Views: 29
Built by Lt. George G. Meade
who later became commanding general
of the Union Forces
during the Civil War.
Headquarters of a military area
during the Seminole Indian War 1849-1858.
Near here were fought several engagements
with the hostiles.
Garrisoned by U.S. Army
and Florida Mounted Volunteer troops.
Marker Number: N/A
Date: N/A
County: Polk
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Polk County Historical Commission
Website: [Web Link]
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