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The Battle of Olustee
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 1. The Battle of Olustee Marker | | |
Inscription. (Front):The Battle of Olustee was fought
on this ground
February 20th, 1864.
Between 5,000 Confederate troops
commanded by General Joseph E. Finegan
and 6,000 Federal troops under
General Truman Seymour.
The Federals were defeated with
a loss of 2,000 men.
The Confederate loss
was less than 1,000.
(Back):To the men who fought and
Triumphed here in defense
of their homes and firesides.
This monument is erected
by the United Daughters
of the Confederacy aided
by the State of Florida.
In commemoration of their
devotion to the cause of
Liberty and State Sovereignty
MCMXII
Erected 1912 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Location. 30° 12.839′ N, 82° 23.303′ W. Marker is in Olustee, Florida, in Baker County. Marker is at the intersection of Michael Carsen Road and U.S. 90, on the right when traveling west on Michael Carsen Road. Click for map. On the southwestern border of Osceola National Forest. Marker is in this post office area: Olustee FL 32072, United States of America.
More about this marker. Tall monument behind a Visitor's Center with Interpretive signs, a mile-loop trail, and battle reeactments every February. | | | | 
By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 2. The Battle of Olustee Monument | | |
Also see . . .
1. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. State web site detailing the site and the battle. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)
2. Battle of Olustee or Ocean Pond. Site detailing the battle and the reenactments. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida.)
Additional keywords. U.S. Colored Troops; USCT; |
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 3. The Battle of Olustee Marker, side 2 | | |
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 4. The Battle of Olustee Visitor Center | | |
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 5. The Battle of Olustee Marker with cannons | | |
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 6. Information board | | |
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By Julie Szabo, October 23, 2008 | |
| | | 7. The Battle of Olustee State Park sign - note lumber trucks in background | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 880 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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