The Battle of Olustee
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Markerman62
N 30° 12.838 W 082° 23.304
17R E 366373 N 3343309
Large monument about the Battle of Olustee.
Waymark Code: WMHQVD
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/06/2013
Views: 7
Side 1
The Battle of Olustee was fought on this ground February 20th, 1864.
Between 5,000 Confederate troops commanded by General Joseph E. Finegan and 6,000 Federal troops under General Truman Seymour.
The Federals were defeated with a loss of 2,000 men.
The Confederate loss was less than 1,000.
Side 2
To the men who fought and triumphed here in defense of their homes and firesides. This monument is erected by the United Daughters
of the Confederacy aided by the State of Florida. In commemoration of their devotion to the cause of liberty and state sovereignty.
MCMXII
Marker Number: 0
Date: 1912
County: Baker
Marker Type: Other
Sponsored or placed by: United Daughters of the Confederacy aided by the State of Florida
Website: Not listed
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