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  • The Battle of Olustee Today in Florida History February 20, 1864 – The Battle of Olustee took place on this date. Also known as the Battle of Ocean Pond, it was the largest Civil War battle fought in Florida. Union General Truman Seymour and 5,500 troops met Confederate Brigadier General Joseph Finnegan with a force of around 5,000 troops clashed near present day Lake City. Union forces were driven back to Jacksonville after intense fighting, although...Read more
 

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