Maitland in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Maitland
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Maitland
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Lake Maitland

1838

— Directly east of this highway —

Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, April 2, 2008

1. Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland Marker

Inscription. 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

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the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 14, 1935.

Location. 28° 37.228′ N, 81° 21.889′ W. Marker is in Maitland, Florida, in Orange County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and 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,

Photographed by Julie Szabo, April 2, 2008

2. Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland Marker

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: Lake Lily (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Black Bear Trail (about 500 feet away); Carpentry Shop Museum (about 600 feet away); William H. Waterhouse Residence (about 600 feet away); Railroading in Maitland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lake Lily Drive (approx. 0.2 miles away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. ¼ mile away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maitland.

Fort Maitland Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, April 2, 2008

3. Fort Maitland Park

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 5,665 times since then and 150 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.

Fort Maitland⎯⎯⎯Maitland⎯⎯⎯Lake Maitland

1838

— Directly east of this highway —

Fort Maitland
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Maitland
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Lake Maitland