Fort Dallas - a military base during the Seminole Wars , located on the banks of the Miami River in Downtown , Miami , Florida , USA [1] .
| Fort dallas | |
|---|---|
 View of the barracks | |
| Location | Florida , USA |
| Affiliation | |
| Type of | Barracks |
| Coordinates | |
| Years of construction | 1836 |
| Materials | A rock |
| Operation period | 1836-1865 |
Content
History
The old fort Dallas was founded by Richard Fitzpatrick in 1836 on the plantation site, as a military base that includes barracks for soldiers to live (not a fortification, although there was probably a stockade around during operation) in southern Florida during the Seminole Wars. The fort received its name in honor of the Commodore of the United States Navy Alexander James Dallas, who commanded the United States Navy in the West Indies.
The first commandant was Lieutenant Powell, who held this position for two years. Between 1836 and 1857 Fort Dallas was occupied by troops but did not have its own garrison. Of the milestones of the constructed buildings, only two have survived to this day. Among the objects of the fort were a forge, a stable, a medical unit, and even a meteorological observatory.
Fort Dallas remained in the hands of the Union during the Civil War and was abandoned after its completion. When the soldiers left the fort became the basis for a small village, which was called Miami [1] .
Gallery
Entrance to the fort, 1905
Fort Dallas in 1930
See also
- Lummus park
Notes
- ↑ 1 2 Fort Dallas . Atjeu Publishing (August 5, 2013).