Today is the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida. This 1865 battle preserved Tallahassee's status as the only Southern capital east of the Mississippi River not captured by Union forces during the Civil War.
The battle was also an important to the history of Jackson County and many men from our county took part in the fight.
In this week's print issue of the Jackson County Times, writer and historian Dale Cox looks at how the battle impacted Jackson County, so be sure to pick up a copy! You can also now read his comments and thoughts on local history by simply clicking the "Local History" button on the left hand side of this page.
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