Sailboat Bend in Fort Lauderdale in Broward County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cooley's Massacre
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 11, 2018
1. Cooley's Massacre Marker
This monument marks the site of the William Cooley plantation. Cooley arrived here in 1824 and soon became the leader of the small settlement that grew along the New River.
On January 6, 1836, local Indians attacked Cooley's homestead, killing his family and children's tutor. This marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War in South Florida and led to the founding of the military post, FORT LAUDERDALE, in 1838.
Erected 1993 by City of Fort Lauderdale.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1836.
Location. 26° 6.993′ N, 80° 9.017′ W. Marker is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in Broward County. It is in Sailboat Bend. It can be reached from the intersection of Bryan Place and Cooley Avenue. Marker is in the parking area of Cooley's Landing Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Lauderdale FL 33312, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, and in Greater Miami. It is also in the American South and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Lewis Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Tequesta (approx. 0.3 miles away); Early 19th Century British Admiralty Anchor (approx. 0.3 miles away); Replica 1899 School House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rivermont (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Fort Lauderdale Village
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Also see . . . William Cooley. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 2, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, September 11, 2018
2. Cooley's Massacre Marker and surrounding area
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 4,301 times since then and 289 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 16, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
