Fort Reid

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Fort Reid (1840-1849) - Established 7 Jul 1840 during the Second Seminole War by Ltc. William S. Harney. Named after Robert R. Reid, fourth Territorial Governor of Florida. Abandoned in 1849. Also known as Fort Read and Fort Reed.

Fort Reid Marker
Fort Reid Speer Grove Park Sign


History

Established 7 Jul 1840 by Ltc. William S. Harney and garrisoned by Capt. George A.H. Blake, and companies A, B, F, and K, 2nd U.S. Dragoons. This post was about 1.5 miles south of Fort Mellon and served as an alternate garrison for troops at that post. Apparently abandoned by U.S. troops in 1842 but occupied on and off by area settlers until it was re-garrisoned 4 Nov 1849 by Company D, 1st U.S. Artillery. The post was finally abandoned on 17 Dec 1849.

Current Status

Marker only.


Location: Map point is marker location. Speer Grove Park, Sanford, Seminole County, Florida.

Maps & Images

Lat: 28.79500 Long: -81.25651

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Visited: 10 Feb 2010



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