Florida’s “Cow Cavalry” - Emerging Civil War
WEBJan 4, 2018 · The 11th out of 11 states in population, Florida sent its native sons to the war effort, drawing from a prewar military age population of 15,000 souls. What the state lacked in manpower, another living, breathing, moveable force certainly made up for it.
The Cow Cavalry | Tampa Historical
WEBFlorida may not have seen as much action as other Southern states during the Civil War, but the Cow Calvary played a major role in helping the Confederates to continue fighting for as long as they did.
1st Florida Special Cavalry Battalion - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1st Florida Battalion Special Cavalry, nicknamed the "Cow Cavalry", was a Confederate States Army cavalry unit from Florida during the American Civil War. Commanded by Charles James Munnerlyn ; it was organized to …
Daughter inherited 100,000 antiques in Plant City: ‘Everything …
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Maria Turner shows one of the three antique barns filled by her late parents on her property in Plant City. The entirety of the collection, including Civil War-era rifles and a...
Civil War era antiques found in Plant City barn to go up for auction
WEBAug 2, 2023 · Barns in Plant City house antiques from the 1800s. They found muzzle-loader guns from the late 1800s, gas pumps from the 1930s, a real sign of a Wells Fargo stage coach, and a land grant document from 1829 signed by Andrew Jackson.
Civil War era antiques found in Florida barn up for auction
WEBAug 3, 2023 · Civil War era antiques found in Florida barn up for auction. A Plant City family found treasure stored away in their Plant City barns. Land grants signed by Andrew Jackson and dueling...
Bealsville: How a Florida community founded by slaves still …
WEBFeb 28, 2019 · The community was founded by 12 newly-emancipated people after the Civil War. PLANT CITY, Fla. — Tucked away in a quiet community near Plant City where buildings are a reminder of an era long...
Cow Cavalry - The Historical Marker Database
WEBJul 29, 2011 · Capt. John T. Lesley was commissioned to recruit from Ichepucksassa (Cork area of Plant City) a company of pioneer men to round up and drive the wild cattle of Florida north to the railroad stations. Many were too young or too old for regular military service.
Early Plant City leaders and the Knights of Pythias - Plant City …
WEBAug 8, 2013 · In our photo of the Plant City Lodge of the Knights of Pythias, taken in 1905, are 28 men, many of whom were in leadership positions in the young town named after railroad magnate Henry Bradley Plant. We’ll soon meet some of them.
The “Cow Cavalry” of Florida - Ultimate Flags Blog
WEBUnion cavalry soldiers were raiding ranches to steal cattle while their navy was trying to destroy salt work plants. The “Cow Cavalry” helped keep Florida”s inland roads and rivers protected so supplies would get to the Confederate army to the north. Numerous small battles occurred as the groups met, and most battles were never documented.
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