Battle losses amounted to 1,861 Union and 946 Confederate soldiers.
Participants included three all-black infantry regiments: the First North
Carolina Colored Infrantry, the Eighth U.S. Colored Infantry, and the 54th
Massachusetts Colored Infantry. Approximately one-third of the Union troops
were African-Americans. Union forces stayed in Jacksonville until the end
of the war and occupied several coastal towns along the St. Johns River.
Although they carried out periodic operations against Confederate forces
defending east Florida, no large-scale battles were waged.
VISITATION
30,000 annually
ADDRESS
P.O. Box 2, Olustee, FL 32702
TELEPHONE
904-752-3866
OPERATING HOUR
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday.
Closed Tuesday And Wednesday
CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
Summer - dress cool, temperature in the 90s, bring insect repellant,
drinking water if hiking, suntan lotion if planning on extended outside
activity.
Winter- normally mild in the 40 to 76 degree range, wear layers of light
clothing. Occasional drops into the 20's and 30's.
DIRECTIONS
Olustee Battlefield is approximately 12 miles east of Lake City on Highway
90.
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TRANSPORTATION
No public transportation
FEES, COSTS, RATES
$2 per vehicle, up to eight people per vehicle.
FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Museum displays Civil War memorabilia from Florida's only major Civil
War battle. Visitors can walk on battlefield and see cannons and monument.
TRAILS/ROADWAYS
Short quarter-mile trail to battle reenactment area.
PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES
Over two thousand reenactors portray the battle each February (usually
near the 17th)
LODGING AND CAMPING
In Lake City
FOOD, SUPPLIES
In Lake City
ACCESSIBILITY
Florida State Parks are in various stages of accessibility. See a ranger
for assistance if needed.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Contact a ranger
VISITOR IMPACTS
All things are protected in state parks: please dispose of trash properly.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Florida
State Parks WWW Site
