Fort Maitland
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Fort Maitland was a military fort built by the United States Army
at what is now Maitland, Florida
. It was built in November 1838 as a supply depot during the Second Seminole War
. The fort was named after Captain W. S. Maitland, who was injured during the Battle of Wahoo Swamp
and later killed himself after 9 months of trying to recover from his injuries.
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
at what is now Maitland, Florida
Maitland, Florida
Maitland is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida, United States, part of the Greater Metro Orlando area. The population was 12,019 at the 2000 census. As of 2006, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 14,172...
. It was built in November 1838 as a supply depot during the Second Seminole War
Second Seminole War
The Second Seminole War, also known as the Florida War, was a conflict from 1835 to 1842 in Florida between various groups of Native Americans collectively known as Seminoles and the United States, part of a series of conflicts called the Seminole Wars...
. The fort was named after Captain W. S. Maitland, who was injured during the Battle of Wahoo Swamp
Battle of Wahoo Swamp
The Battle of Wahoo Swamp was fought during the Second Seminole War. An army of militia, Tennessee volunteers, Creek mercenaries and United States marines and soldiers led by Florida Governor, General Richard K...
and later killed himself after 9 months of trying to recover from his injuries.