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Battle Of Natural Bridge March 6, 1865 FL21 |
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Site of decisive repulse of Federal forces by Confederate Militia in joint U.S. Army and Navy Operation to take St. Marks. The Army landing at lighthouse was prevented from getting to rear of St. Marks by Confederate opposition at Newport and Natural Bridge. The Federal Flotilla ran aground during ascent of River; it did not reach St. Marks. Their next objective would have been Tallahassee. Number Killed Wounded Missing Federals 893* 21 89 148 Confederates 595 3 23 Commanders Brig. Gen. William Miller - Confederates Commander R.W. Shutelt - U.S. Navy Brig. Gen. John Newton - U.S. Army *Of Whom 500 Were Reported To Have Been At Natural Bridge
Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials In Cooperation With Florida Division United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Natural Bridge Historic Battle Site, FL-363, S. of Woodville, Leon County Florida
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