Fort Maitland, Military fort in Orange County, Florida, United States
The fort structure was positioned on the western shore of Lake Maitland, serving as a strategic rest point between Fort Mellon and Fort Gatlin.
The United States Army constructed Fort Maitland in November 1838 during the Second Seminole War as a supply depot for military operations.
The fort received its name from Captain William Seton Maitland, who sustained fatal injuries during the Battle of Wahoo Swamp combat operations.
The fort operated as a military supply center along the transportation route connecting Jacksonville to Central Florida through the St. Johns River system.
Fort Maitland established the foundation for the modern city of Maitland, which later developed into a residential community with 19,543 inhabitants.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.62050,-81.36480
Latest update: April 9, 2025 01:27
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