The Battle of Natural Bridge was a battle during the American Civil War, fought near Tallahassee, Florida on March 6, 1865. A small band of Confederate troops and volunteers, mostly composed of teenagers from the nearby university that would later become Florida State University and the elderly, protected by breastworks, prevented Union troops from crossing the Natural Bridge on the St. Marks River. This action prevented the Union from capturing the Florida capitol and made Tallahassee the only Confederate capitol east of the Mississippi River not to be captured by Union forces during the war. Monument at the Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... Leon County is a county located in the state of Florida. ... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Danville, Virginia April 3–April 10, 1865 Largest city New Orleans... Sam Jones(Born:1820,in Virginia) was the Confederate commander of Department Florida,and South Georgia. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ... Tallahassee is the capital of Florida, a state of the United States of America. ... State nickname: Sunshine State, Everglade State Other U.S. States Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Governor Jeb Bush Official languages English Area 170,451 km² (22nd)  - Land 137,374 km²  - Water 30,486 km² (17. ... March 6 is the 65th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (66th in Leap years). ... 1865 is a common year starting on Sunday. ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Largest... Florida State University State University System of Florida FAMU FAU FGCU FIU FSU NCF UCF UF UNF USF UWF The Florida State University, also commonly referred to as FSU or Florida State, is a public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, known for its programs in fine arts, education, public administration... Tallahassee is the capital of Florida, a state of the United States of America. ...

The site of the battle is now Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site, a Florida State Park, and contains a monument with the inscription: Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site is one of Floridas State Parks. ... State park is a term used in the United States and in Mexico for an area of land preserved on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or other reason, and under the administration of the government of a U.S. state or one of the states of Mexico. ...

This monument erected under authority of an act of the legislature of Florida of 1921 as a just tribute of the people of Florida to commemorate the victory of the battle of Natural Bridge. March 6, 1865. And to keep in cherished memory those brave men and boys who, in the hour of sudden danger, rushed from home desk and field and from the West Florida Seminary and joining a few disciplined troops by their united valor and patriotism saved their capital from the invaders. Tallahassee being the only capital of the South not captured by the enemy during the War between the States.

External links

• Natural Bridge Historical Society (http://pone.com/nb/)