State Park · Florida, United States
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 121 acres (49 ha), established in 1921.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Sumter 28°39′08″N 82°07′37″W / 28.6522°N 82.1270°W / 28.6522; -82.1270, Florida, United States |
| Area | 121 acres (49 ha) |
| Established | 1921 |
| Coordinates | 28.6522° N, 82.1267° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is a state park located on County Road 603 between Interstate 75 (Exit 314) and U.S. Route 301 in Sumter County, Florida. The 80-acre (32 ha) park includes 40 acres (160,000 m2) of pine flatwoods and a live oak hammock. Also called the Dade Massacre site, it preserves the Second Seminole War battlefield where tribal Seminole warriors and Black Seminole allies fought soldiers under the command of Major Francis L. Dade on December 28, 1835.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 52.0 miles away
- Tampa International Airport (TPA) · Tampa, United States · 52.9 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 54.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dade Battlefield Historic State Park?
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is in Florida, United States (28.6522° N, 82.1267° W).
When was Dade Battlefield Historic State Park established?
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park was established in 1921, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Dade Battlefield Historic State Park?
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park covers 121 acres (49 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dade_Battlefield_Historic_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).