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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1849-1850) - A U.S.Army post established in 1849 between the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole Indian War]] and the [[Seminole War III|Third Seminole War]] in Hardee County, Florida. Abandoned in 1850. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1849-1850) - A U.S.Army post established in 1849 between the [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole Indian War]] and the [[Seminole War III|Third Seminole War]] in Hardee County, Florida. Abandoned in 1850. | ||
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|width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 08.jpg| | |width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 08.jpg|350px|thumb|left|Fort Chokonikla Site]] | ||
|width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 01.jpg| | |width="50%"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 01.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Fort Chokonikla Trail Marker]] | ||
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|colspan="2"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 10.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Paynes Creek Historic State Park Entrance]] | |colspan="2"|[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 10.jpg|795px|thumb|center|Paynes Creek Historic State Park Entrance]] | ||
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== | == History == | ||
Established on 26 Oct 1849 in response to hostile Indian attacks in the area. The site was on high ground near the confluence of Paynes Creek and the Peace River and near the Kennedy-Darling trading post. Abandoned on 18 Jul 1850 because of the poor health conditions on the site. | Established on 26 Oct 1849 in response to hostile Indian attacks in the area. The site was on high ground near the confluence of Paynes Creek and the Peace River and near the Kennedy-Darling trading post. Abandoned on 18 Jul 1850 because of the poor health conditions on the site. | ||
== Current Status == | == Current Status == | ||
[[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 09.jpg|thumb|left| | [[Image:Fort Chokonikla - 09.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Paynes Creek Historic State Park Visitor Center]] | ||
The fort site has no structures and just a few markers to indicate the blockhouse location. Part of Paynes Creek Historic State Park, Hardee County, Florida. The visitor center is currently open Thursday through Monday, 9-5. | The fort site has no structures and just a few markers to indicate the blockhouse location. Part of Paynes Creek Historic State Park, Hardee County, Florida. The visitor center is currently open Thursday through Monday, 9-5. | ||
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(F) 27.62296, -81.81037 | (F) 27.62296, -81.81037, Fort Chokonikla | ||
Fort Chokonikla | (1849-1850) | ||
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* Elevation: 59' | * Elevation: 59' | ||
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'''See Also:''' | |||
* [[Seminole War Forts List]] | |||
* [[Seminole War II|Second Seminole War]] | |||
* [[Seminole War III|Third Seminole War]] | |||
'''Sources:''' | '''Sources:''' | ||
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* [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/flsouth.html#paynescr North American Forts - Fort Chokonikla] | * [http://www.northamericanforts.com/East/flsouth.html#paynescr North American Forts - Fort Chokonikla] | ||
* [http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynescreek/default.cfm Florida State Parks - Paynes Creek Historic State Park] | * [http://www.floridastateparks.org/paynescreek/default.cfm Florida State Parks - Paynes Creek Historic State Park] | ||
{{Visited|1 Feb 2012}} | {{Visited|1 Feb 2012}} | ||
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[[Category:2012 Research Trip]] | [[Category:2012 Research Trip]] | ||
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Fort Chokonikla (1849-1850) - A U.S.Army post established in 1849 between the Second Seminole Indian War and the Third Seminole War in Hardee County, Florida. Abandoned in 1850.
HistoryEstablished on 26 Oct 1849 in response to hostile Indian attacks in the area. The site was on high ground near the confluence of Paynes Creek and the Peace River and near the Kennedy-Darling trading post. Abandoned on 18 Jul 1850 because of the poor health conditions on the site. Current Status The fort site has no structures and just a few markers to indicate the blockhouse location. Part of Paynes Creek Historic State Park, Hardee County, Florida. The visitor center is currently open Thursday through Monday, 9-5.
See Also: Sources:
Links: Visited: 1 Feb 2012
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