Fort Maitland, Military fort in Orange County, Florida, United States
Fort Maitland was a military fortification built on the western shore of Lake Maitland to serve as a supply depot during a regional conflict. The structure occupied a strategic location between two other forts and functioned as an important stopping point along transportation routes that followed the region's water systems.
The fortification was built in November 1838 by the US Army as a supply depot to support military operations in the region. It played a role in the armed conflicts that shaped the area during that period.
The fort received its name from Captain William Seton Maitland, who sustained fatal injuries during the Battle of Wahoo Swamp combat operations.
The site is now a remnant of the region's early history and requires some research to understand its exact location and current condition. Visitors should prepare in advance, as the area can be explored on foot and modern urban development has taken place nearby.
The site was named after Captain William Seton Maitland, an officer who lost his life during combat operations in the region. This naming choice linked the memory of a fallen soldier with the emerging settlement area.
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