Fort Duval

 (1826-1827) - A temporary U.S. Army post established in 1826 between the First Seminole War and Second Seminole War by Captain Francis L. Dade near present day Silver Springs, Marion County, Florida. Probably named for William P. Duval, Territorial Governor of Florida (1822-1834). Abandoned in 1827.

History
A temporary U.S. Army post established in November 1826 between the First Seminole War and Second Seminole War by Captain Francis L. Dade, with elements of Companies B, H & K of the 4th U.S. Infantry and Companies A & D of the 4th U.S. Artillery.

The post was established near the site of the Seminole Indian Agency at Silver Springs at the request of William P. Duval, Territorial Governor of Florida.

Probably abandoned in December 1826 or January 1827 with the last post return dated in December 1826.

Current Status
Site near Silver Springs, Marion County, Florida

Sources:
 * , page 165

Links:
 * North American Forts - Fort Duval