Battle of Amelia - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

A historical marker at the site reads as follows: "Site of the Battle of Amelia, September 13, 1817. On this hill, Spaniards erected a battery of four brass cannon. With about 300 men, supported by two gunboats, they shelled Fernandina, held by Jared Irwin, adventurer and former Penna. Congressman. His "Republic of Florida" forces numbered 94, the privateers Morciana and St. Joseph, and the armed schooner Jupiter. Spanish gunboats commenced firing at 3:30 P.M., and the battery on this hill joined the cannonade. Guns of Fort San Carlos, on the river bluff northwest of here, and those of the St. Joseph defended Amelia Island. Cannon balls killed two and wounded other Spanish troops concentrated below this hill. Firing continued until dark. The Spanish commander, convinced he could not capture the island, withdrew his forces."

Additional information about this battle is available on the internet (visit link). The battle was a fight for dominion over the key port town of Fernandina. A timeline and history of the countries that ruled Fernandina is available on the internet as well (visit link).

Name of Battle: Battle of Amelia Name of War: Not Applicable Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 09/13/1817 Date of Battle (End): 09/13/1817 Entrance Fee: Not Listed Parking: Not Listed

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.

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