National Register of Historic Places

Olustee Battlefield

Olustee, Baker County, Florida
Listed
August 11, 1970
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
70000177

About this property

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is a Florida State Park in the Osceola National Forest, near the town of Olustee. The site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, the Battle of Olustee. The park is located 50 miles (80 km) west of Jacksonville and 15 miles (24 km) east of Lake City, on U.S. 90. It was one of the first parks in the Florida State Park system. The State of Florida actually owns only 3.09 acres (12,500 m2) of the Park, but manages another 688 acres (2.78 km2) of the original battlefield under a Special Use Permit from the United States Forest Service. Under the title of Olustee Battlefield, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on 12 August 1970.

Location

Olustee, Baker County, Florida
30.21303, -82.38896

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Olustee Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Olustee Battlefield was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 1970.

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