The Battle of the Bridge

Also could be known as the Battle of Green River, Battle of Munsford

lots of battles happening around here.

 This is now a preserve that protects a couple hundred acres of land.

This is the Woodson's house.

 Sadly, I couldn't go in, but I love these farm houses.

They are soooo cool.

 Info board.

The trails were closed and there are a few monuments 

on private grounds.

 It was a battle to cut off supplies Union supplies as

the bridge was actually railroad tracks.

 Both conferate and Union soldiers camped on their farm.

 The Woodson's house may or may not have been in the Underground RR.

It was a beautiful setting.

The battleline was 500 ft from the front door. 

 Evidently a Brigader General on the Union side decided

to stomp his way to Munsford without order.

It was a three day battle.

The Union eventually surrendered to the Confederates.

In a what was I thinking act

The other day I decided to take my camera and go play.

Only problem it was A. in the heat of the day.

and B. really in the head of the day.

I perservered and did prepare

 taking several bottles of water and some trail mix.

Am I a hiker or what.

 Of course I carried an extra lens just in case.

I got to the preserve and noticed there are signs indicating that

said site is under surveilance.

Seriously? 

You used to be able to drive through but not anymore.

So hiking it was.

 I was ok with that - but there wasn't a bunch of shade.

And I saw no signs of the wildlife they were boasting about

- mostly birds 

 Its actually a pretty large preserve however, since it was really really hot and

I wasn't seeing anything that I couldn't be seen anywhere else in Florida

or my backyard - which actually has a lot of bird 

and squirell action going on and 

we could qualify for a sanctuary or preserve.

Just saying.

 I backtracked back to the car.

 Sat on the bench for a moment and waited for a breeze or two.
Because I was melting and I should know
better than to be traisping around outdoors in Florida
in the heat of the day.
DOH!

 And this tree just jumped right out at me and well - 

it was the most interesting thing there. 

So far.

Well except for this turtle who appeared to be on a mission and 

moved really fast - 

The two of us appeared to be the only live beings about.