State Park · Florida, United States
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 145 acres (59 ha), established in 2006.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Okeechobee 27°12′47″N 80°47′06″W / 27.2130°N 80.7849°W / 27.2130; -80.7849, Florida, United States |
| Area | 145 acres (59 ha) |
| Established | 2006 |
| Coordinates | 27.2011° N, 80.7692° 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 Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
The Okeechobee Battlefield is a Florida State Park and U.S. National Historic Landmark (designated as such on July 4, 1961). It is located four miles (6.4 km) southeast of Okeechobee, on US 98/US 441, near Taylor Creek. The Battle of Lake Okeechobee, one of the major conflicts of the Second Seminole War, was fought at the site.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Okeechobee, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 4 miles southeast of Okeechobee |
Airports near this park
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- Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) · West Palm Beach, United States · 54.8 miles away
- Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) · Fort Myers, United States · 76.1 miles away
- Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) · Fort Lauderdale, United States · 86.8 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park?
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park is in Florida, United States (27.2011° N, 80.7692° W).
When was Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park established?
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park was established in 2006, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park?
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park covers 145 acres (59 ha).
How do I get to Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park?
The nearest town is Okeechobee, Florida. about 4 miles southeast of Okeechobee.
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/Okeechobee_Battlefield_Historic_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).