Fort Shannon, Military fort in Palatka, Florida, US.
The fort contained eight blockhouses, a hospital, multiple wood-framed structures, officer's barracks, and stables accommodating 400 horses along the St. Johns River.
Established in May 1838 under General William J. Worth's command, Fort Shannon functioned as a primary supply depot during the Second Seminole War.
The Officer's Quarters building remains as the Putnam Historic Museum, preserving the final military structure from the Second Seminole War period.
The fort's position along the St. Johns River provided strategic control of water routes and supply lines for military operations in Florida.
The fort bears the name of Captain Samuel Shannon, who died on September 4, 1836, while preparing for campaigns against the Seminole Indians.
GPS coordinates: 29.64778,-81.65139
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:03
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