Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
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 of the battlefield park.[1]
Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site | |
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Location | Leon County, Florida, USA |
Nearest city | Tallahassee, Florida |
Coordinates | 30°17′02″N 84°09′07″W |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Recreational Activities
The park has picnicking areas.
Gallery
- Park sign
- Monument
- Park area
- Part of an American Civil War reenactment at the park
References
- Land Saved by the American Battlefield Trust. accessed May 18, 2018.
External links
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- Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park at Florida State Parks
- Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site at Absolutely Florida
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