Callahan in Nassau County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Skirmish of American Revolution

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 18, 2021

1. Skirmish of American Revolution Marker

Inscription. June 30th, 1778, a force of 300 American Cavalry commanded by Colonel Elijah Clarke, participating in General Robert Howe's invasion of Florida, attacked a column of British at this place (Alligator Creek Bridge), but were unable to penetrate the nearby entrenchments of 450 British Regulars and South Carolina Royalists under the command of Major James Marc Prevo. In this skirmish Colonel Clarke was wounded and the Americans withdrew. The next day the British retired in the direction of the St. Johns River.
Casualties: American 13; British 9.

Erected 1936 by Jacksonville Chapter, Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 30, 1778.

Location. 30° 34.003′ N, 81° 50.017′ W. Marker is in Callahan, Florida, in Nassau County. Marker is on Kings Road (U.S. 1) just north of North Brandies Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the shore of Alligator Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Callahan FL 32011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Historic Florida Railroad (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Callahan Train Depot

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pine Forest Community High School (approx. half a mile away); Battle of Thomas Creek (approx. 4.8 miles away); Freedom is Not Free (approx. 7 miles away); Sky Soldiers (approx. 7 miles away); Navy Seabees (approx. 7 miles away); The Carillon (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Callahan.

Also see . . . Battle of Alligator Creek. (Submitted on May 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 18, 2021

2. Skirmish of American Revolution Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 124 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2022, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.