Fort Fraser

Fort Fraser (HM1SK2)

Location: Bartow, FL 33830 Polk County
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Country: United States of America
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N 27° 56.921', W 81° 51.99'

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In this immediate vicinity was the site of Fort Fraser. Established by General Zachary Taylor November, 1837 on his march against the Seminoles culminating in the Battle of Okeechobee. Erected by the Fourth Infantry and garrisoned by the Second Artillery and the First Infantry, U.S.A. & Florida Volunteers.
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HM NumberHM1SK2
Year Placed1957
Placed ByPolk County Historical Commission
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Friday, June 10th, 2016 at 9:02am PDT -07:00
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Locationbig map
UTM (WGS84 Datum)17R E 414761 N 3091819
Decimal Degrees27.94868333, -81.86650000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 27° 56.921', W 81° 51.99'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds27° 56' 55.26" N, 81° 51' 59.4" W
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Area Code(s)863
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
Closest Postal AddressAt or near Fort Fraser Trail, Bartow FL 33830, US
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