St. Augustine and the Civil War

by Robert Redd

Overview

When Florida seceded from the Union in 1861, St. Augustine followed much of the South and widely supported the Confederacy. Many residents rushed to join the Confederate army. Union forces, however, quickly seized the lightly protected town and used it as a rest area for battle-weary troops. Seven Union regiments called the city home during the war. While no major engagement took place in St. Augustine, the city is filled with Civil War history, from supporting the Confederacy to accepting Union generals as respected residents. Join author Robert Redd as he details St. Augustine's rich history during the Civil War and in the postwar years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781609498979
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	02/11/2014
Series:	Civil War Series
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,094,976
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Robert is a native Floridian with a longtime interest in history. He is a graduate of Stetson University with a degree in American studies. He is a member of the St. Augustine Historical Society, the Civil War Trust and the Southeast Volusia Historical Society. This is his first book. Robert lives south of the "World's Most Famous Beach" with his wife, Christina; dogs Finley, Bessie and Jennie; and cat Ignatius.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

1 Statehood and Secession 11

2 The War Years 17

3 The Jefferson Davis 49

4 Abraham Lincoln Associations 59

5 African Americans 79

6 Civil War Generals in St. Augustine 93

7 A Walking and Driving Tour of Civil War-Related Sites 117

Appendix I Ordinance of Secession 145

Appendix II St. Augustine Blues: Third Florida Infantry Company B 147

Appendix III St. Augustine Confederates Who Died During the War 151

Notes 153

Bibliography 159

Index 169

About the Author 173