Dade Battlefield State Park

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The first Native American battle in Florida took place on what is now Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell.

Photo Credit: Florida State Parks

Sumter County's Notable African American historical sites include the community of Royal and the Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church.

Florida has a rich and diverse history.  African American landmarks and legacies exist in various locations throughout the state. The following historical sites can be found in Sumter County.  While some of these sites can be visited, other listings are marked "private" and are not open to the public.

Bushnell
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
Off State Road 476 West Highway 301
Louise Pacheco (Patio), a Negro slave and interpreter for Major Francis L. Dade, was one of only four survivors of the Dade Massacre. The 1835 battle marked the beginning of the Second Seminole War, the most protracted and costly of the nation’s Indian wars. (352) 793-4781.


Adapted from Florida Black Heritage Trail, published by the Florida Department of State, in partnership with VISIT FLORIDA, copyright 2007. For more information on African American sites, please visit flheritage.com.Additional information can also be found at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/milesmedia/floridablackheritage/