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Live Oak, Confederate Fort

1863

Confederate Earthwork Fortification

Suwanee River State Park

3631 201st Path, 32060

This state park features the well preserved remains of a large earthen Confederte  fortification constructed in 1863 to protect the crossing of the north Florida railroad bridge across the Suwanee River.  This bridge and fort were among the objectives of the U.S. campaign of 1864, which began in Jacksonville and ended 50 miles east of this site where the Union forces were dealth a substantial defeat at the Battle of Olustee.

The park is open daily from 8:00 AM to sundown.  Admission is $5 per vehicle, $4 single occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians and bicycles.



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