Palatka in Putnam County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Fort Shannon

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, May 30, 2016

1. Fort Shannon Marker

Inscription. Established in May, 1838, this fort was one of the major quartermaster depots in Florida during the Second Seminole War. It operated under Gen. William J. Worth until he assumed command of the armies in Florida. Military facilities included a hospital, barracks, blockhouses, and stables for more than 400 horses. During the fort's existence, Palatka was military in appearance and under military control.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials in cooperation with Palatka Junior Chamber of Commerce. (Marker Number F-51.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 29° 38.847′ N, 81° 37.817′ W. Marker is in Palatka, Florida, in Putnam County. It is on Reid Street (U.S. 17) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 Reid Street, Palatka FL 32177, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast.

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 walking distance of this marker: City of Palatka Florida 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Putnam House Famous Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel James (about 400 feet away); The Hotel James as it appeared In 1916

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(about 400 feet away); Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away); Reid's Garden (about 500 feet away); Putnam County Viet Nam Memorial (about 700 feet away); Putnam County Korean War Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palatka.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2016

2. Fort Shannon Marker

Distance photo of Fort Shannon marker

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2016

3. Fort Shannon Marker

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, October 6, 2016

4. Fort Shannon Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 31, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 11, 2016, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.