Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
| Olustee Battlefield | |
|---|---|
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
| Location | Baker County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Olustee, Florida |
| Established | August 12, 1970 |
| Governing body | National Park Service/Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
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 park is located 50 miles west of Jacksonville and 15 miles east of Lake City, on U.S. 90.
Under the title of Olustee Battlefield, it is also a U.S. National Historic Landmark (designated as such on August 12, 1970).
History
The Battle of Olustee was fought on February 20, 1864. It is recreated annually during that month by Civil War reenactors.
Recreational activities
Activities include hiking, picnicing and viewing interpretive displays and reenactments. Amenities include a one mile hiking trail, picnic tables and interpretive displays about the battle.
Hours
External links
- Baker County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Baker County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park at Florida State Parks
- Olustee Battlefield State Historic Site at Absolutely Florida
- Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park at Wildernet
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