County captures Olustee: Board denies quitclaim deed to city, retains ownership of park

  • The county commission retained ownership of Olustee Park in downtown Lake City, home of the Battle of Olustee Confederate Monument, at Thursday’s meeting. (FILE)
    The county commission retained ownership of Olustee Park in downtown Lake City, home of the Battle of Olustee Confederate Monument, at Thursday’s meeting. (FILE)
    The Battle of Olustee took place more than 150 years ago in Baker County, but the battle of the Olustee Monument is just beginning to hit its stride, albeit, under new — and old — ownership....

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