Sep 05 2008

Officers Quarters Fort Brooke

Published by George at 6:00 am under Bowl

This marker, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Franklin and Brorein Streets, commemorates two individuals who helped to shape Tampa’s early years.

The text of the marker follows the image

OFFICERS QUARTERS
FORT BROOKE
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Maj Gen ANDREW JACKSON
(1st Provisional Governor of Florida)
(7th President of the United States)
First Recommended This Area As A Military Site In 1818
(established 1824)
During the 1st Seminole Indian War

Brig Gen  ZACHARY TAYLOR
(12th President of the United States)
Commanded From Here, 1838-1840
the U.S. Army
in 2nd Seminole Indian War

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