Fort Peyton

Fort Peyton was a military outpost in St. Augustine with four log buildings arranged in a square pattern around a central area. The buildings served different purposes including barracks for soldiers, quarters for officers, and combined facilities for medical care and supply storage.

The outpost was founded in August 1837 by Major General Thomas S. Jesup during the Second Seminole War to protect the St. Augustine region. It was originally called Fort Moultrie before being renamed after an officer who commanded the garrison.

The location holds meaning as a site where American forces and Seminole people encountered each other during a turbulent period. Visitors today can reflect on what this place represents in the broader story of indigenous resistance.

Today the fort is marked by a concrete monument located on Arrowhead Drive. The site sits roughly a quarter mile north of Winterhawk Drive and is easy to visit.

The fort was originally called Fort Moultrie before being renamed to honor Lieutenant Richard H. Peyton, who commanded the post in 1837. This name change reflects how individual officers shaped the place's story.

Inception: August 1837

Website: http://waymarking.com/waymarks/WM4C3M_Site_of_Fort_Peyton

GPS coordinates: 29.82472,-81.36000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:08