Revolutionary War Invasion of British East Florida
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N 30° 40.276 W 081° 27.868
17R E 455507 N 3393262
This historical marker is located on Centre Street near the old train depot in historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3M1X
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 04/18/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member StressMaster
Views: 49

The marker text reads as follows: "In May 1777, Colonel Samuel Elbert's Continentals landed on the North End of Amelia Island at Oldtown Bluff, approximately one mile north of Florida. A patrol engaged in a skirmish with British troops on the south end of the island. An officer, Lt. Robert Ward, was killed and two of his soldiers were wounded. In retaliation, Col. Elbert ordered houses burned and the destruction of all cattle."
Marker Number: None

Date: 1996

County: Nassau

Marker Type: Roadside

Sponsored or placed by: Florida State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Anne White Stewart State Regent 1995-1997.

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