Madison in Madison County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Captain Richard G. Bradford

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 14, 2015

1. Captain Richard G. Bradford Marker

Inscription. Captain Richard G. Bradford of Madison was killed October 9, 1861, during the Battle of Santa Rosa Island. This battle was fought in an attempt to capture Fort Pickens which protected Pensacola Harbor. Bradford was the first Confederate officer from Florida to die in the War Between the States. In his honor the Legislature voted to change the name of New River County to Bradford County. Gov. John Milton signed the law December 6, 1861.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-14.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1861.

Location. 30° 28.157′ N, 83° 24.73′ W. Marker is in Madison, Florida, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of East Base Street (U.S. 90) and Southwest Shelby Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Base Street. Marker is at the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Southwest Range Avenue, Madison FL 32340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seminole Indian War Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Dale M. Leslie U.S.M.C. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Four Freedoms Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr. (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dial-Goza House (about 400 feet away); W.T. Davis Building (about 600 feet away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); City of Madison (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Regarding Captain Richard G. Bradford. Three markers are dedicated to Richard G. Bradford in Florida. His hometown here in Madison, where he died at Fort Pickens, and the county that is named for him in Starke.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Captain Richard G. Bradford Marker and Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, February 14, 2015

2. Captain Richard G. Bradford Marker and Courthouse

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.