Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fort Gatlin 1838
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, March 14, 2012
1. Fort Gatlin 1838 Marker
Fort Gatlin 1838
Military Outpost
Erected 1924 by Orlando Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 28° 29.662′ N, 81° 22.039′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Gatlin Avenue and South Summerlin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Gatlin Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American South. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Gatlin's Early Settlers / Native American History (a few steps from this marker); Site of Fort Gatlin (a few steps from this marker); The Council Oak (approx. half a mile away); Site and Home of Francis Eppes (approx. 0.9 miles away); Conway Chain of Lakes/ Union Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Pine Castle Homestead / Pleasure Beach (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pulse Interim Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Conway First Baptist Church/Fort Gatlin (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.
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Also see . . . Site's Key To Orlando History: Fort Gatlin. Orlando Sentinel website entry:
The lakefront site of a former Navy sonar lab now owned by the Orange County School District is breathing new life into hopes that researchers can pin down the site of Fort Gatlin once and for all. (Submitted on April 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, March 14, 2012
2. Wide view of the Fort Gatlin 1838 Marker
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, March 14, 2012
3. The Site of Fort Gatlin
While the specific location of Fort Gatlin has yet to be identified with modern technology, the tradition holds that the fort was located at this intersection and adjacent properties on the shores of Lake Gem Mary, Lake Jennie Jewel and Lake Gatlin.
Photographed by Paul Crumlish, March 14, 2012
4. Fort Christmas Replica
Based on historical documentation, it is believed that Fort Gatlin was very similar in design and layout to nearby Fort Christmas, which has been recreated at the Fort Christmas Historical Park (Christmas, Florida)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,190 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on March 29, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 4. submitted on April 1, 2012, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
