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Fort Dallas

Fort Dallas was a military base during the Seminole Wars on the banks of the Miami River in what is now Downtown Miami, Florida, United States.[1]

Fort Dallas
Miami, Florida, United States
Barracks constructed in 1844, moved from Fort Dallas in 1924
TypeBarracks
Site history
Built1836 (1836)
In use1865
MaterialsStone

History edit

Old Fort Dallas was established on the plantation of Richard Fitzpatrick and William English in 1836 as a United States military post and cantonment in southern Florida during the Seminole Wars.[2] In 1836, the U.S. Navy established patrols on Biscayne Bay to prevent trading between the Seminoles and traders from Cuba or the West Indies.[2] Fort Dallas was established to support the Navy's efforts, but more pointedly, "for the purpose of harassing the enemy."[3] It was named in honor of Commodore Alexander James Dallas, United States Navy, then in command of the United States naval forces in the West Indies.

The first commandant was Lieutenant F. M. Powell, who remained in command for about two years. Another noteworthy commander was U.S. Army Colonel William S. Harney (1839–1840) of the 2nd Dragoons who led an attack against Seminole chief Chakaika in 1840.[4] From 1836 to 1857 it was occupied much of the time by troops, but was not a military reservation. Quite a number of buildings were erected, and today only two remain. In addition to these, there were a ten barracks, slave quarters, stables, and a blacksmith forge.[5] During the tumultuous Seminole Wars, Fort Dallas provided the nervous Miami River settlers with a sense of security during the hostilities and soldiers from the fort contributed to the development of the area. These infrastructure expansions included a hospital, a road from Miami to Fort Lauderdale, and a trading post.[6]

Fort Dallas remained in Union hands during the American Civil War and was abandoned afterward. During the war, the place was occupied by refugees from many places, and at the close of the war by a band of desperadoes. Judah P. Benjamin, who served as Attorney General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State for the Confederacy, made his escape to Cuba through Indian River and Bay Biscayne. In describing the trip, he refers to the rough treatment he received at the hands of occupants of the fort, but, he added that it was a beautiful and picturesque spot, with its white houses and fine parade ground. The interior of the fort has been improved, and care has been taken to preserve the exterior unchanged.

When the soldiers left, the fort became the base for a village established by William H. English, the new owner, which he called Miami. Some of the buildings were demolished or moved to other locations, and in 1872, all the remaining buildings except the two still standing were burned, the fire originating accidentally in the house occupied by Dr. Jeptha Vining Harris.

In 1891, Julia Tuttle brought her family to live in a large home on the Miami River that had been in use when Fort Dallas occupied the spot. Tuttle repaired and converted the home into one of the show places in the area with a sweeping view of the river and Biscayne Bay.

The barracks served as plantation slave quarters, then as army barracks during the Seminole Wars, and finally as Julia Tuttle's home in 1891. The building remained on the site as the only remnant of the fort until 1924 when an apartment building was slated to occupy the site. The coquina stone building was disassembled in sections and moved to Lummus Park on the north side of the Miami River at Northwest River Drive and North Third Street.[verification needed]

In 1895, following the successful efforts of Tuttle and fellow landowner William Brickell to attract a railroad, Fort Dallas was part of the site of the new city of Miami, Florida, when Henry M. Flagler extended his Florida East Coast Railway south from Palm Beach.

Gallery edit

References edit

Notes
  1. ^ "Ghost Towns of Florida - Fort Dallas". Atjeu Publishing. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Nathan D. Shappee, "Fort Dallas and the Naval Depot on Key Biscayne, 1836 -1926," Tequesta: The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1, no. 21 (1961): 13.
  3. ^ John T. Sprague, The Origin, Progress, and Conclusion of the Florida War; To Which Appended A Record of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, Musicians, and Privates of the U.S. Army, Navy, and Marine Corps, Who Were Killed in Battle or Died of Disease. And Also the Names of Officers Who Were Distinguished by Brevets, and the Names of Others Recommended. Together with the Orders for Collecting the Remains of the Dead in Florida, and the Ceremony of Internment at St. Augustine, East Florida, on the Fourteenth Day of August, 1842, New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1847, 224.
  4. ^ Notes on the Passage Across the Everglades: The News - St. Augustine: January 8, 1841," Tequesta: The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1, no. 20 (1960): 63.
  5. ^ Shappee, "Fort Dallas and the Naval Depot," 19.
  6. ^ James C. Staubach, "Miami During the Civil War: 1861-65," Tequesta: The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1, no. 53 (1993): 33-34.
Bibliography
  • "Old Fort Dallas", Official Directory to the City of Miami and Nearby Towns, 1904

External links edit

  • "History of Fort Dallas". The Florida Center for Instructional Technology. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  • "Fort Dallas (William English Plantation)". City of Miami Historic Preservation. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  • "Fort Dallas is Abandoned in 1858". miami-history.com. 10 June 2016.
  • Florida Seminole Wars Heritage Trail.

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Fort Dallas was a military base during the Seminole Wars on the banks of the Miami River in what is now Downtown Miami Florida United States 1 Fort DallasMiami Florida United StatesBarracks constructed in 1844 moved from Fort Dallas in 1924TypeBarracksSite historyBuilt1836 1836 In use1865MaterialsStone Contents 1 History 2 Gallery 3 References 4 External linksHistory editOld Fort Dallas was established on the plantation of Richard Fitzpatrick and William English in 1836 as a United States military post and cantonment in southern Florida during the Seminole Wars 2 In 1836 the U S Navy established patrols on Biscayne Bay to prevent trading between the Seminoles and traders from Cuba or the West Indies 2 Fort Dallas was established to support the Navy s efforts but more pointedly for the purpose of harassing the enemy 3 It was named in honor of Commodore Alexander James Dallas United States Navy then in command of the United States naval forces in the West Indies The first commandant was Lieutenant F M Powell who remained in command for about two years Another noteworthy commander was U S Army Colonel William S Harney 1839 1840 of the 2nd Dragoons who led an attack against Seminole chief Chakaika in 1840 4 From 1836 to 1857 it was occupied much of the time by troops but was not a military reservation Quite a number of buildings were erected and today only two remain In addition to these there were a ten barracks slave quarters stables and a blacksmith forge 5 During the tumultuous Seminole Wars Fort Dallas provided the nervous Miami River settlers with a sense of security during the hostilities and soldiers from the fort contributed to the development of the area These infrastructure expansions included a hospital a road from Miami to Fort Lauderdale and a trading post 6 Fort Dallas remained in Union hands during the American Civil War and was abandoned afterward During the war the place was occupied by refugees from many places and at the close of the war by a band of desperadoes Judah P Benjamin who served as Attorney General Secretary of War and Secretary of State for the Confederacy made his escape to Cuba through Indian River and Bay Biscayne In describing the trip he refers to the rough treatment he received at the hands of occupants of the fort but he added that it was a beautiful and picturesque spot with its white houses and fine parade ground The interior of the fort has been improved and care has been taken to preserve the exterior unchanged When the soldiers left the fort became the base for a village established by William H English the new owner which he called Miami Some of the buildings were demolished or moved to other locations and in 1872 all the remaining buildings except the two still standing were burned the fire originating accidentally in the house occupied by Dr Jeptha Vining Harris In 1891 Julia Tuttle brought her family to live in a large home on the Miami River that had been in use when Fort Dallas occupied the spot Tuttle repaired and converted the home into one of the show places in the area with a sweeping view of the river and Biscayne Bay The barracks served as plantation slave quarters then as army barracks during the Seminole Wars and finally as Julia Tuttle s home in 1891 The building remained on the site as the only remnant of the fort until 1924 when an apartment building was slated to occupy the site The coquina stone building was disassembled in sections and moved to Lummus Park on the north side of the Miami River at Northwest River Drive and North Third Street verification needed In 1895 following the successful efforts of Tuttle and fellow landowner William Brickell to attract a railroad Fort Dallas was part of the site of the new city of Miami Florida when Henry M Flagler extended his Florida East Coast Railway south from Palm Beach Gallery edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fort Dallas Miami Florida nbsp Original Fort Dallas Park entrance at Downtown c 1905References editNotes Ghost Towns of Florida Fort Dallas Atjeu Publishing Retrieved May 8 2013 a b Nathan D Shappee Fort Dallas and the Naval Depot on Key Biscayne 1836 1926 Tequesta The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1 no 21 1961 13 John T Sprague The Origin Progress and Conclusion of the Florida War To Which Appended A Record of Officers Non Commissioned Officers Musicians and Privates of the U S Army Navy and Marine Corps Who Were Killed in Battle or Died of Disease And Also the Names of Officers Who Were Distinguished by Brevets and the Names of Others Recommended Together with the Orders for Collecting the Remains of the Dead in Florida and the Ceremony of Internment at St Augustine East Florida on the Fourteenth Day of August 1842 New York D Appleton amp Company 1847 224 Notes on the Passage Across the Everglades The News St Augustine January 8 1841 Tequesta The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1 no 20 1960 63 Shappee Fort Dallas and the Naval Depot 19 James C Staubach Miami During the Civil War 1861 65 Tequesta The Journal of the Historical Association of Southern Florida 1 no 53 1993 33 34 Bibliography Old Fort Dallas Official Directory to the City of Miami and Nearby Towns 1904External links edit History of Fort Dallas The Florida Center for Instructional Technology Retrieved May 8 2013 Fort Dallas William English Plantation City of Miami Historic Preservation Retrieved May 8 2013 Fort Dallas is Abandoned in 1858 miami history com 10 June 2016 Florida Seminole Wars Heritage Trail Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fort Dallas amp oldid 1189235716, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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