State Park · Florida, United States
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 617 acres (250 ha), established in 1909.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Baker 30°13′07″N 82°22′57″W / 30.2185°N 82.3825°W / 30.2185; -82.3825, Florida, United States |
| Area | 617 acres (250 ha) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Coordinates | 30.2081° N, 82.4172° 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 Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is a Florida State Park in the Osceola National Forest, near the town of Olustee. The site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, the Battle of Olustee, the park is located 50 miles (80 km) west of Jacksonville and 15 miles (24 km) east of Lake City, on U.S. 90. It was one of the first parks in the Florida State Park system. The State of Florida actually owns only 3.09 acres (12,500 m2) of the Park, but manages another 688 acres (2.78 km2) of the original battlefield under a Special Use Permit from the United States Forest Service.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 50 miles west of Jacksonville |
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 47.7 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 121.9 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 139.9 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park?
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is in Florida, United States (30.2081° N, 82.4172° W).
When was Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park established?
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park was established in 1909, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park?
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park covers 617 acres (250 ha).
How do I get to Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park?
The nearest town is Jacksonville, Florida. about 50 miles west of Jacksonville.
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/Olustee_Battlefield_Historic_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).