Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Brooke Cemetery

Photographed By R. C., August 2, 2010

1. Fort Brooke Cemetery Marker

Inscription. During the Second Seminole War (1835-42) the U.S. Army established a cemetery at this site for soldiers, civilian employees, and Indians. In 1883, about 20 soldiers were removed to Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola. In time the grave sites became obliterated, and passed out of all remembrance.

In 1980, the burial site was discovered accidentally during the construction of the city parking complex. One hundred and two soldiers and civilians were reburied at Oaklawn Cemetery, March 24, 1981, while the spirit of 42 Seminoles were put to rest with the essence of burning herbs at the Seminole Shrine at Orient Road, August 5, 1981.

Erected by Tampa Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1785.

Location. 27° 56.754′ N, 82° 27.418′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on North Franklin Street north of East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located downtown, on William F. Poe Plaza in the Tampa City Center complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Franklin Street, Tampa FL 33602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. Old Fort Brooke Municipal Parking Structure (a few steps from this marker); Great 1909 Auto Race (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers Quarters Fort Brooke (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. James McKay, I (1808 - 1876) (about 400 feet away); William F. Poe Plaza (about 400 feet away); Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D. (about 500 feet away); Tampa Salutes MacDill AFB (about 600 feet away); In the Beginning... (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

More about this marker. The marker is capped with the crest of the Tampa Historical Society.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.

Photographed By R. C., August 2, 2010

2. Fort Brooke Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,540 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on July 17, 2011, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2010, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.