St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Capture of Osceola

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

1. Capture of Osceola Marker

Inscription. In 1837, Osceola (1804-1838) and several other Seminole representatives arrived at a location approximately one mile south of Fort Peyton to meet with the U.S. Government to begin peace negotiations, although the exact location is unknown. Osceola carried a flag of truce however Brigadier General Joseph Hernandez captured Osceola and all other members of the tribe gathered there. The U.S. Army took the captives to St. Augustine and imprisoned them at Fort Marion (the Castillo de San Marcos). After several of the prisoners escaped, Osceola was transferred to Fort Moultirie on South Carolina, where he died from illness.

Erected by St. Johns County.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 29° 49.954′ N, 81° 21.594′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker can be reached from Wildwood Drive just north of Wild Oak Drive. Marker is located in Treaty Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1595 Wildwood Drive, Saint Augustine FL 32086, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Seminole War (Fort Peyton) (here, next to this marker); Treaty of Moultrie Creek (a few steps from this marker); Treaty Park

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Treaty of Moultrie Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Treaty of Moultrie Creek (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Fort Peyton (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Site of Fort Peyton (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chief Osceola Capture Site (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Also see . . . Osceola. (Submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 12, 2023

2. Capture of Osceola Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.