The Battle of Wahoo Swamp
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Markerman62
N 28° 41.853 W 082° 12.969
17R E 381199 N 3175082
Along the DeSoto Trail in central Florida.
Waymark Code: WMDJ53
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2012
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The Battle of Wahoo Swamp occured nearby on November 21, 1836. The 2d Seminole War, a seven-year clash caused by rivalry between Indians and settlers over central Florida lands, had begun almost a year before. By November, Indian forces had converged on Wahoo Swamp to fight General (and Territorial Governor) R.K. Call's army. On November 21, about 2500 Tennessee Volunteers, regular army artillery, Florida militia, and hundreds of Creek Indians advanced on a one-mile front. In the wild melee that ensued, the Americans pushed their foes across the slough south of this marker. Indian return fire killed Major David Moniac, a Creek regular army officer, who had led a charge across the swamp. Army commanders halted the pursuit at nightfall due to the seemingly impassable terrain and lack of supplies. Army casualties were low; Indian losses remain unknown.
Marker Number: F-283
Date: 1978
County: Sumter
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Sumter County Historical Society in cooperation with Department of State
Website: Not listed
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