Near Olustee in Baker County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 30, 2012
1. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan Marker
The United Daughters
of the Confederacy
Florida Division
In Memory of
Brig. Gen.
Joseph Finegan
Commander of the District of
Middle and East Florida
"So well did he perform
his part that a signal
victory over the Federals
was won in the
Battle of Olustee
Feb. 20, 1864"
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1812.
Location. 30° 12.833′ N, 82° 23.311′ W. Marker is near Olustee, Florida, in Baker County. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Trail (17 Mile Camp Road), 0.3 miles north of U.S. 90, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5815 Battlefield Trail, Sanderson FL 32087, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Ocean Pond (or The Battle of Olustee) (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Olustee (a few steps from this marker); Olustee Battlefield (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Yankees are Coming (about 300 feet away); A Legacy Remembered
this page online
Regarding Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan. Seems family spelling (Finnegan) differs from the popular spelling (Finegan)
Also see . . .
1. Joseph Finegan from Wikipedia,. (November 17, 1814 – October 29, 1885) was an attorney, politician, and railroad builder in Florida, but is primarily known as the general who commanded the Confederate States Army in its victory at the Battle of Olustee (Submitted on April 30, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
2. The Battle of Olustee or Battle of Ocean Pond. (Submitted on April 30, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 30, 2012
2. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan Marker
Florida State Archives Photographic Collection
3. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 30, 2012
4. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan Marker amid the Battle of Olustee State Park
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 30, 2012
5. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan Marker, left, and the 1912 by United Daughters of the Confederacy Memorial
Photographed By Mike Stroud, March 30, 2012
6. Battle of Olustee State Park
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2012
7. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finnegan Gravesite, Jacksonville, Fl
General
Joseph Finnegan
Confederate States Army
Born in Ireland
Died Oct. 29, 1885
(Footstone)
Joseph Finnegan
C.S.A.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2012
8. Brig. Gen. Joseph Finegan, Gravesite
Old City Cemetery -
Cordinates: 30.331884 -81.64821
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 30, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 7, 8. submitted on July 16, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
