Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Image:Dade-battlefield-bushnell.jpg Park entrance
Location	Sumter County, Florida, USA
Nearest city	Bushnell, Florida
Coordinates	28°39′08″N 82°07′36″W / 28.65222, -82.12667Coordinates: 28°39′08″N 82°07′36″W / 28.65222, -82.12667
Area	80 acres
Established	April 14, 1972
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located on County Road 603 between I-75 (Exit 314) and U.S. 301. The 80 acre park includes 40 acres of pine flatwoods and a live oak hammock. It preserves the Second Seminole War battlefield where Seminole Indian warriors fought soldiers under the command of Major Francis L. Dade on December 28 1835. Each year, on the weekend after Christmas (as close to the original date as possible), the Dade Battlefield Society sponsors a reenactment of the battle that started the Second Seminole War.

Under the title of Dade Battlefield Historic Memorial, it is also a U.S. National Historic Landmark (designated as such on April 14, 1972).

Contents 1 Recreational activities 2 Hours 3 Gallery 4 References and external links

[edit] Recreational activities

Activities include picnicking, viewing exhibits at the visitor center, and wildlife viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are gopher tortoises, woodpeckers, songbirds, hawks, and indigo snakes.

Amenities include a playground, a picnic area with covered shelters, a nature trail, a 6.2 mile FVA (Florida Volksport Association) trail, and a recreation hall.

[edit] Hours

Florida state parks are open between 8 A.M. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

[edit] Gallery

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[edit] References and external links

• Sumter County listings at National Register of Historic Places
• Sumter County listings at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
• Dade Battlefield Historic State Park at Florida State Parks
• Dade Battlefield State Historic Site at Absolutely Florida
• Dade Battlefield Historic State Park - Walk Florida State Parks at Florida Volkssport Association

• Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is at coordinates 28°39′07″N 82°07′37″W / 28.652, -82.127Coordinates: 28°39′07″N 82°07′37″W / 28.652, -82.127

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