Fort Brooke

Fort Brooke was a historical military post situated on the east bank (at the mouth) of the Hillsborough River in present-day Tampa, Florida. The Tampa Convention Center currently stands at the site.

Read more about Fort Brooke:  Fort Brooke As A Military Outpost, Fort Brooke As An Incorporated Town

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    —Garrett Fort (1900–1945)

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    —Rupert Brooke (1887–1915)