Fort Cooper State Park
Location & Map
Address Details
- Full Address
- 3100 S Old Floral City Rd, Inverness, FL 34450, United States
- City
- Inverness
- County
- Citrus County
- State / Province
- Florida
- Postal Code
- 34450
- Country
- United States
- Coordinates
- 28.81565, -82.30433
Contact & Links
The Haunting
This state park was once home to Fort Cooper during the Second Seminole War. Nothing of the fort remains apart from some archaeological finds, but at least one staff member thinks the spirit of an Indian chief still lingers. There aren't many sightings - most people just "feel" his presence around the gift shop and ranger offices. He does, however, have a tendency to get a bit ornery whenever a controlled burn is lit within the park - there is a picture hanging on the wall that one ranger swears always tilts to one side, on its own, whenever a fire is lit.
Most reports are feelings of a chief’s presence near the gift shop and ranger offices and a picture tilting during controlled burns. Official history focuses on Major Mark Anthony Cooper and the preserved 710-acre park.
Activity Details
Activity Level
High Activity
What People Are Saying
Summary of visitor and community commentary
Most reports are feelings of a chief’s presence near the gift shop and ranger offices and a picture tilting during controlled burns. Official history focuses on Major Mark Anthony Cooper and the preserved 710-acre park.