(Olustee FL) The Olustee Battlefield in northern Florida memorializes those who fought one of the bloodiest encounters of the Civil War. Sometimes called the Battle of Ocean Pond, about 5,000 Union and 5,000 Confederate soldiers clashed resulting in close to 3,000 casualties. Union forces, under Brigadier General Truman Seymour, sought to disrupt supply routes, recruit […]
(Traders Hill GA) Within the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, there were many trails for hiking or canoeing. I took the short Cane Pole trail which started near the Visitor Center, and went along side of the Suwannee Canal. It was an easy walk which didn’t go very far; maybe 1/4 mile. But, provided some […]
(Traders Hill GA) Chesser Island Homestead is located inside of the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The Chesser family settled the area in the mid 1800s. Their house and out buildings, made of yellow pine and cypress, were built by the youngest son in 1927. Originally, it had three bedrooms, a parlor, and front porch. […]