Levin M. Powell

Levin Mynn Powell
Photo of Admiral Powell in 1870
Born(1798-04-08)April 8, 1798
Winchester, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 1885(1885-01-15) (aged 86)
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Navy (Union Navy)
Years of service1813–1872
Rank Rear admiral
Commands
Battles / wars

Levin Mynn Powell (April 8, 1798 – January 15, 1885) was a rear admiral of the United States Navy. He was known for his service in the Second Seminole War and developing riverine warfare techniques to fight the Seminole tribe in Florida. He also served with the Union Navy in the American Civil War.