Fort Basinger

 (1837-1850) - A U.S. Army post established in 1837 by Colonel Zachary Taylor during the Second Seminole War in present day Highlands County, Florida. Named after Lieutenant William E. Basinger, 2nd U.S. Artillery, who was killed at the Dade Massacre 28 Dec 1835. Abandoned in 1850.

History
A U.S. Army post established 23 Dec 1837 on the Kissimmee River by Colonel Zachary Taylor during the Second Seminole War. The post was one of a series of small, temporary supply posts established along his route from Fort Brooke at Tampa to Lake Okeechobee. The fort was built out as a log palisade with blockhouses built at opposing angles on the south bank of the river. General Taylor deposited supplies and heavy baggage at the post and pressed on to Lake Okeechobee.

Abandoned in 1850.

Current Status
Roadside marker, the fort site is on the Edna Pearce Lockett 1880's homestead in Highlands County, Florida. No remains of the fort. The Lockett estate was closed on the day of our visit and it appeared to be permanently closed.

Sources:
 * , page 149

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Basinger
 * Wikipedia - Battle of Lake Okeechobee