Fort Casey, Florida-- Part 1: Built and Abandoned in 1850

The USS Gem of the Sea went to Useppa Island on the west coast of Florida to aid Florida Rangers

From the Useppa Island Historical Society."

1850   A supply depot on Calusa Ridge is established called Fort Casey is established January 3, 1850.    It was garrisoned by 180 soldiers and abandoned in November of the same year.

1848-1855   U.S. Coast Survey of Charlotte Harbor produces "Sketch F" map showing Fort Casey" on Useppa Island. (Bache 1855).

--Old B-Runner