The Battle of Ocean Pond
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Markerman62
N 30° 12.832 W 082° 23.301
17R E 366378 N 3343298
Located at Olustee Battlefield.
Waymark Code: WMHQPT
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2013
Views: 6
Here was fought on February 20, 1864 the Battle of Ocean Pond under the immediate command of General Alfred Holt Colquitt "Hero of Olustee"
This decisive engagement prevented a Sherman-like invasion of Georgia from the south.
Marker Number: 0
Date: April 20, 1936
County: Baker
Marker Type: Other
Sponsored or placed by: Alfred Holt Colquitt Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy Ga Div
Website: Not listed
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