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
  • The Daughters of the American Revolution Neptune Beach Chapter attended the event. Nick Blank/News-Leader
    The Daughters of the American Revolution Neptune Beach Chapter attended the event. 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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