National Register of Historic Places
Okeechobee Battlefield
Okeechobee Battlefield is a historic place in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000269.
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Okeechobee Battlefield
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About this place
What is Okeechobee Battlefield?
The Okeechobee Battlefield is a Florida State Park and U.S. National Historic Landmark. It is located four miles (6.4 km) southeast of Okeechobee, on US 98/US 441, near Taylor Creek. The Battle of Lake Okeechobee, one of the major conflicts of the Second Seminole War, was fought at the site.
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Listing details
- Name
- Okeechobee Battlefield
- City
- Okeechobee
- County
- Okeechobee County
- State
- Florida
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000269
- Resource type
- site
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 27.21515, -80.78184
When was Okeechobee Battlefield listed on the National Register?
Okeechobee Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Okeechobee Battlefield located?
Okeechobee Battlefield is located in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida at approximately 27.21515, -80.78184. See the map above.
Is Okeechobee Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Okeechobee Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.