Seminole Wars, Resistance, and Removal in Florida (1817–1858)

1. Fowltown attack escalates frontier conflict

   Nov 1, 1817Labels: Fowltown, Mikasuki, U S

   • Britannica

2. Treaty of Moultrie Creek establishes Seminole reservation

   Sep 18, 1823Labels: Treaty of, Seminole reservation

   • Florida Hist
   • Britannica

3. Treaty of Payne’s Landing signed

   May 9, 1832Labels: Treaty of, Seminole leaders

   • Kappler

4. Fort Gibson agreement confirms removal plan

   Mar 28, 1833Labels: Fort Gibson, Seminole delegation

   • Florida Hist
   • Payne Treaty

5. Dade battle triggers Second Seminole War

   Dec 28, 1835Labels: Dade battle, Major Francis

   • Britannica
   • Dade battle

6. Wiley Thompson killed near Fort King

   Dec 28, 1835Labels: Wiley Thompson, Fort King

   • Britannica
   • GA History

7. Battle of Withlacoochee follows initial uprisings

   Dec 31, 1835Labels: Withlacoochee River, U S

   • Withlacoochee

8. Osceola captured under flag of truce

   Oct 21, 1837Labels: Osceola, St Augustine

   • Osceola
   • Britannica

9. Battle of Lake Okeechobee fought in Everglades region

   Dec 25, 1837Labels: Battle of, Zachary Taylor

   • Britannica
   • Britannica

10. Armed Occupation Act signed to encourage Florida settlement

    Aug 4, 1842Labels: Armed Occupation, Florida settlers

    • Fort King

11. Second Seminole War officially declared over

    Aug 14, 1842Labels: William J, Second Seminole

    • Britannica
    • Second War

12. Third Seminole War begins after plantation destruction

    Dec 1, 1855Labels: Third Seminole, Billy Bowlegs

    • Britannica
    • Seminole Wars

13. Bowlegs’ bands accept removal terms

    Mar 15, 1858Labels: Billy Bowlegs, Removal agreement

    • Seminole Wars

14. Removal departure from Fort Myers begins

    May 4, 1858Labels: Fort Myers, Steamer departure

    • Seminole Wars

15. Third Seminole War declared ended by U.S. command

    May 8, 1858Labels: Gustavus Loomis, Third Seminole

    • Seminole Wars
    • Britannica