Near Olustee in Baker County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Bloody Massacre
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2020
1. A Bloody Massacre Marker
Inscription.
A Bloody Massacre. . At this point in the battle, the Union had five cannons captured and nearly every other cannon was rendered useless. “The horses and men were nearly all killed or wounded, and it was the greatest slaughter among artillery known in the history of this war.”
–James H. Clark; “The Iron Hearted Regiment," , 115th New York, 1865
During the engagement, a train of cars arrived bringing reinforcements for the Confederates. General Colquitt had a large cannon mounted on a railroad flatcar which shot a large shell every five minutes, devastating the Union troops.
"...Our companies were enduring an increased musketry fire from front and flank. Sharpshooters were observed perched in the trees, but a few volleys brought them down. We were sustaining casualties every moment; but most of the missiles passed overhead.” – Luis F. Emilio, , History of the 54th Massachusetts . This historical marker was erected by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.. It is Near Olustee in Baker County Florida
At this point in the battle, the Union had five cannons
captured and nearly every other cannon was
rendered useless. “The horses and men were nearly all
killed or wounded, and it was the greatest slaughter
among artillery known in the history of this war.”
–James H. Clark; “The Iron Hearted Regiment,"
115th New York, 1865
During the engagement, a train of cars arrived bringing
reinforcements for the Confederates. General Colquitt
had a large cannon mounted on a railroad flatcar which
shot a large shell every five minutes, devastating the
Union troops.
"...Our companies were enduring an increased
musketry fire from front and flank. Sharpshooters
were observed perched in the trees, but a few
volleys brought them down. We were sustaining
casualties every moment; but most of the missiles
passed overhead.”
– Luis F. Emilio,
History of the 54th Massachusetts
Erected by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location.
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30° 13.149′ N, 82° 23.62′ W. Marker is near Olustee, Florida, in Baker County. Marker can be reached from Battlefield Trail, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 90. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5815 Battlefield Trail, Olustee FL 32072, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. A Bloody Massacre Marker looking over the battlefield.
Union soldiers are still buried in unknown graves here.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, March 7, 2020
3. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park entrance.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.