Maitland in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland
1838
— Directly east of this highway —
Photographed By Julie Szabo, April 2, 2008
1. Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland Marker
Inscription.
Fort Maitland, also, Maitland, also, Lake Maitland.
Fort Maitland. was built in November 1838 by Lt. Col. Alexander C. W. Fanning, U.S.A. (1788-1848) on the military road connecting Fort Melon (Sanford) with Fort Gatlin (Orlando) and used as a stockade in the war between the United States and the Seminole Indians. The fort was named in honor of William Seton Maitland (1798-1837), a native of New York, a graduate of West Point whom President Andrew Jackson commissioned Brevet Captain for gallantry and good conduct at Withlacoochee 31 December 1835 and Welika 19 July 1836. He was severely wounded at Wahoo Swamp 21 November 1836 and was drowned in the Ashley River, S.C. The boundaries of this fort were definitely marked as late as 1872 when this settlement was officially designated,
Maitland. The beautiful body of water nearby which the Seminoles called Fumecheliga (Muskmelon Place) also honors the memory of Captain Maitland in its name,
Lake Maitland. Site presented by Edward R. Hall, marked by the Orlando Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, residents of Maitland and representatives of Rollins College 14 March 1935.
Fort Maitland
was built in November 1838 by Lt. Col. Alexander C. W. Fanning, U.S.A. (1788-1848) on the military road connecting Fort Melon (Sanford) with Fort Gatlin (Orlando) and used as a stockade in the war between the United States and the Seminole Indians. The fort was named in honor of William Seton Maitland (1798-1837), a native of New York, a graduate of West Point whom President Andrew Jackson commissioned Brevet Captain for gallantry and good conduct at Withlacoochee 31 December 1835 and Welika 19 July 1836. He was severely wounded at Wahoo Swamp 21 November 1836 and was drowned in the Ashley River, S.C. The boundaries of this fort were definitely marked as late as 1872 when this settlement was officially designated
Maitland
The beautiful body of water nearby which the Seminoles called Fumecheliga (Muskmelon Place) also honors the memory of Captain Maitland in its name
Lake Maitland
Site presented by Edward R. Hall, marked by the Orlando Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, residents of Maitland and representatives of Rollins College 14 March 1935.
Erected 1935 by Orlando Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
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Location. 28° 37.228′ N, 81° 21.889′ W. Marker is in Maitland, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of S. Orlando Avenue (U.S. 17 & 92) and Lake Lily Drive, on the right when traveling north on S. Orlando Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 4,578 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.