September 28th Revisit to Dade Battlefield State Park, Bunnell Florida

This was a timely and topical visit, since I had just gone to visit the Major Dade marker and grave site up at St Augustine at the National Cemetery.  This was the actual site where the battle took place- and where the company was all killed except for three survivors I believe.

I had missed this marker before, so this counts as a National Historic Landmark visit too.  

This was a new to me marker inside the visitor center-  there was another marker that is missing.

Welcome to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Every January, under the oaks of Dade Battlefield State Park, history lovers gather to commemorate the battle that started the Second Seminole War. On December 28, 1835, Indian warriors ambushed 108 U.S. soldiers at this site, and only three soldiers survived. The 80-acre park protects not only a historic battlefield, but also the natural communities as they existed during the war. As you stroll the half-mile trail through pine flatwoods, keep your eyes peeled for gopher tortoises, woodpeckers, songbirds, hawks or indigo snakes. The amenities of Dade Battlefield include a playground, picnic area with covered shelters and recreation hall. The park's visitor center provides information and displays about the historic battle, as well as a 12 minute video history of the battle This Land, These Men.