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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Built to preserve the site of the state's largest Civil War battle. A small interpretive center, a one-mile interpretive trail and monuments to the Union and Confederate armies are open to the public free of charge. The interpretive center contains historical information and artifacts related to the Battle of Olustee.... Read More
Built to preserve the site of the state's largest Civil War battle. A small interpretive center, a one-mile interpretive trail and monuments to the Union and Confederate armies are open to the public free of charge. The interpretive center contains historical information and artifacts related to the Battle of Olustee. Battle of Olustee reenactment held each Feb. Read Less
  • On U.S. 90, 2 miles east of Olustee
  • Olustee, FL 32072
  • Phone: 386-758-0400

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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

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Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily
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