Battle of Alligator Creek honored ahead of America’s 250th birthday

More than 50 people gathered at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Alligator Creek in Callahan on Saturday. Nick Blank/News-Leader
More than 50 people gathered at the Northeast Florida Fairgrounds to commemorate the 248th anniversary of the Battle of Alligator Creek in Callahan on Saturday. Nick Blank/News-Leader

While most will be celebrating the country’s 250th birthday in a couple of weeks, the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution met to commemorate the 248th anniversary of a skirmish near Callahan. 

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