DADE BATTLEFIELD HISTORIC STATE PARK

'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).

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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.

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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