Fort Vinton

 (1839-1850) - A U.S. Army post first established as Fort Number 2 S in 1839 by Captain G.W. Moore, 7th U.S. Infantry, in Indian River County, Florida. Abandoned in 1842 but reactivated in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Named for Captain John R. Vinton, 4th U.S. Artillery who died at the Battle of Vera Cruz in the Mexican War. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850.

History
A U.S. Army post first established as Fort Number 2 S on 7 Apr 1839. Abandoned by 1842 but reactivated early in 1850 as Fort Vinton. Finally abandoned 22 May 1850.

Current Status
On private property, Indian River County, Florida

Sources:
 * , page 211

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Vinton
 * Ancestry - Fort Vinton