Skirmish of American Revolution
Posted by: 
Markerman62
N 30° 34.003 W 081° 50.017
17R E 420058 N 3381880
On US 1 in Callahan
Waymark Code: WMEMDT
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/13/2012
Views: 13
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.
Marker Number: None
Date: 1936
County: Nassau
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Jacksonville Chapter, Florida Society Sons of the American Revolution
Website: Not listed
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