Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial
Added to the National Register in 1972, and a National Historic Landmark.
The record
| Property type | Site |
| Address | 6 mi. SW of Sumatra, Sumatra vicinity, FL |
| County | Franklin County |
| Listed | Feb 23, 1972 |
| Listed for | Native American heritage, Military, Politics and government |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Negro Fort; British Fort |
| Reference number | 72000318 |
| Type of place | historic site |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 2 sites |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 6 mi. SW of Sumatra, Sumatra, FL |
| Coordinates | 29.9416° N, 85.0124° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Gulf Islands National Seashore · 135 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Wright Lake Campground 4 miles · Camel Lake Campground 23 miles |
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial listed on the National Register?
Feb 23, 1972. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial?
Yes. Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial?
6 mi. SW of Sumatra, Sumatra vicinity, Franklin County, Florida. The nearest national park unit is Gulf Islands National Seashore, 135 miles away.
Source: Gulf Islands National Seashore
What does the Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial listing include?
The listing counts 2 contributing resources. Those are 2 sites. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial?
Two federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Wright Lake Campground, 4 miles away. Camel Lake Campground is 23 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there a wildfire near Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial right now?
1 active incident within 50 miles as of 2026-10-17, nearest Iao, 2 miles away.
Source: Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 72000318. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.