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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