Fort Hughes

Four blocks west is the site of Fort Hughes, built in 1817, by the 7th Regiment of the U.S. Infantry under the command of Captain John M. McIntosh. This fort served as a protection for foraging parties and as a trading post and U.S. Arsenal during the First Seminole War.

A Federal Monument marks the site of the fort and is near the grave of Bugler Hughes who fell in a fight with the Indians November 28, 1817.

Erected by WPA or U.S. Works Progress Administration

Plaque courtesy Lat34North.com.

Original page, with additional info, here.

Photo credit: Coinseekers.