Site of Fort Meade
Built by Lt. George G. Meade
who later became commanding general
of the Union Forces
during the Civil War.
Headquarters of a military area
during the Seminole Indian War 1849-1858.
Near here were fought several engagements
with the hostiles.
Garrisoned by U.S. Army
and Florida Mounted Volunteer troops.
Marker is on 3rd Street Northeast east of North Cleaveland Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
