Fort Cooper
National Register of Historic Places

Fort Cooper

Inverness, Citrus County, Florida
Listed
June 12, 1972
Type
Site
Period
Modern
Ref No.
72000304

About this property

Fort Cooper State Park is a 710-acre historic site in Inverness, Florida, United States. It is located two miles (3 km) south of Inverness, off of U.S. Hwy. 41 on South Old Floral City Road. On June 13, 1972, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places. It is also a Florida State Park. Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, wild turkey, opossum, rabbit, bobcat, owls, herons and cardinals. The park features an annual re-enactment during March of the Second Seminole War. Activities include fishing, swimming, sunbathing, youth camping, canoeing, hiking, boat tours, and nature viewing. The park is also accessible from the Withlacoochee State Trail. Amenities include access to 160-acre (0.65 km2) Lake Holathlikaha, a swimming area, paddleboat and canoe rentals, a picnic and playground area, and nearly 5 miles (8.0 km) of hiking trails. The park also has nature trails, a beach, and a primitive campground. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). Citrus County listings at National Register of Historic Places Citrus County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs

Location

Inverness, Citrus County, Florida

Categories

HISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINALMILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fort Cooper listed on the National Register?

Fort Cooper was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 12, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Fort Cooper?

Fort Cooper is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Fort Cooper?

The period of significance for Fort Cooper is recorded as the modern era, specifically around 1972.

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