Fort King (also known as Camp King or Cantonment King) was a United States military fort in north central Florida, near what later developed as the city of Ocala. It was named after Colonel William King , commander of Florida’s Fourth Infantry and the first governor of the provisional West Florida region. Fort King was a typical U.S. Army frontier fort and a noteworthy symbol of the longest and costliest war America had with its native people – the Seminole War. Fort King is a narrative that speaks of a complicated history as relates to the occupation of the State of Florida and beyond. It is the story of a young country struggling to thrive and of native inhabitants trying to survive. At the Fort King National Historic Landmark, history comes to life though our events and programs, heritage garden and more. We invite you to come explore the Fort, walk the trail and dive into Ocala’s history!  https://online.flippingbook.com/view/876319994/6/ is great flip thru book on the history and the Seminole War.

I have spent several day getting caught up on back projects and now am beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I really hope to get some class work caught up and done this week as well. I have started writing again, just some small poetry and pantoums. but they are fun to do.

Well, that’s the news, See ya down on the farm.