Starke in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Civil War (1861-1865)

Walk Through Time

— Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park —

Civil War (1861-1865) Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

1. Civil War (1861-1865) Marker

Inscription. Black Floridians served with distinction and dedication on both sides during that fratricidal conflict. Indeed, there are several instances of Black Floridians, brothers, serving in both the Union and Confederate Armies.

Many of those who served with the Union forces were former slaves. Also, many free Black Floridians served with, and/or strongly supported, the Confederate cause.

(Caption)
Engraving of the Battle of Olustee on February 20, 1864 near Lake City, Florida. Courtesy of the Florida Photographic Collection.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is February 20, 1864.

Location. 29° 58.756′ N, 81° 59.07′ W. Marker is in Starke, Florida, in Clay County. It can be reached from the intersection of Florida Route 16 and Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east. Located within the Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park’s “Walk Through Time” exhibit. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5629 FL-16 W, Starke FL 32091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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in First Coast

and in Greater Jacksonville.

It is also in the American 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: Revolutionary War (1776-1783) (here, next to this marker); Assault On Fort Mose (1740) (a few steps from this marker); World War I (1914-1918) (a few steps from this marker); Women For Freedom And Liberty (a few steps from this marker); First Muster At St. Augustine (1565) (a few steps from this marker); World War II (1941-1945) (a few steps from this marker); Korea (a few steps from this marker); SPC Marc Whisenant (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Starke.

Also see . . . Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park. (Submitted on August 4, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021

2. Civil War (1861-1865) Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.