Soldiers at the Gate

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Title

Soldiers at the Gate

Description

Established on land seized by the government, Fort Slemmer was built on the highest Hill of farmland owned by E.J. Middleton. The fort was named after Lt. Adam Slemmer, a Pennsylvanian who distinguished himself as a defender of Fort Pickens in Florida.

Date

ca. 1860s

Citation

“Soldiers at the Gate,” Digital Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2024, https://cuexhibits.wrlc.org/items/show/614.

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