Fort King Burying Ground
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Markerman62
N 29° 11.223 W 082° 05.061
17R E 394571 N 3229195
Located on Ft. King Rd just west of Fort King National Historic Landmark.
Waymark Code: WMQBE4
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/28/2016
Views: 5
This marks the burying ground of the soldiers and civilians who died at Fort King during the Seminole War 1835-1842.
Fort King occupied the hill to the north-east and was established as a military post in 1827.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1933
County: Marion
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Ocala Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
Website: [Web Link]
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