Fort Gardiner

 (1837-1842) - A U.S. Army post established in 1837 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor in Polk County, Florida. Located on the Kissimmee River near the north bank of Kissimmee Lake. Named after Captain George W. Gardiner, 4th U.S. Artillery, who was killed in the Dade Massacre on 28 Dec 1835. Post probably abandoned at the end of the war in 1842.

History
A U.S. Army post established on 2 Dec 1837 during the Second Seminole War by Colonel Zachary Taylor on his way to the Battle of Okeechobee.

Fort Gardiner served as a hospital and aid station after the battle.

The post was probably abandoned at the end of the war in 1842.

Current Status
Polk County, Florida.

Sources:
 * , page 169

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Gardiner
 * Seminole War Live Journal - Fort Gardiner