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Battle of Olustee
- When
- February 20, 1864
- Where
- Baker County, Florida
- Part of
- Battle of Olustee in Florida
Union forces under Seymour were defeated by Colquitt's brigade in Baker County, Florida, on February 20, 1864, marking the largest battle in the state.
Seymour committed his troops piecemeal, assuming he faced only militia. The battle occurred in open pine woods. Confederate forces repulsed the Union rear, which included Black soldiers from the 54th Massachusetts and 35th USCT. The Union force returned defeated to Jacksonville.
Sources
- Battle of Olustee Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
- Truman Seymour Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-17
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