National Register of Historic Places

Natural Bridge Battlefield

Woodville, Leon County, Florida
Listed
September 28, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
70000188

About this property

Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site is a Florida State Park in Leon County, Florida. It is located roughly between the city of Tallahassee and the town of St. Marks. During the American Civil War, the Battle of Natural Bridge was fought here on March 6, 1865. The site is named for a natural bridge over the St. Marks River. The Civil War Trust, a division of the American Battlefield Trust, and its partners have acquired and preserved 110 acres or 45 hectares of the battlefield park. Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park at Florida State Parks Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site at Absolutely Florida

Location

Woodville, Leon County, Florida
30.28696, -84.15124

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Nearby Battles

Battle of Natural Bridge Florida
1865Civil War
3.9 mi
Battle of Natural Bridge — Confederate Approach Skirmishes
1865Civil War
6.2 mi

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When was Natural Bridge Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Natural Bridge Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 28, 1970.

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