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Lake City in Columbia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
 

Historic Site Lake City-Columbia County Florida

 
 
Historic Site Lake City-Columbia County Florida Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon
1. Historic Site Lake City-Columbia County Florida Marker
Inscription. During the Reconstruction Era local townspeople threw several rifles, trap door Springfield Model 1868 Caliber .50-.70, belonging to U.S. Forces into Lake DeSoto to protest the presence of Federal Troops in the area.

Sixteen rifles were recovered from this site in December 1982.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & SettlersWar, US Civil.
 
Location. 30° 11.443′ N, 82° 38.123′ W. Marker is in Lake City, Florida, in Columbia County. Marker is at the intersection of Northeast Lake Desoto Circle and Northeast Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Northeast Lake Desoto Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake City FL 32055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); 9-11 Never Forget (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Operation Desert Storm (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Veteran Memorial (about 400 feet away); Columbia County Korean Conflict Memorial (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named World War I Memorial (about 400 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); All Gave Some Some Gave All (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake City.
 
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Historic Site Lake City-Columbia County Florida Marker on Lake DeSoto image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon
2. Historic Site Lake City-Columbia County Florida Marker on Lake DeSoto
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.

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