Battle of Natural Bridge anniversary is this week.

Coming up in this week's print issue of the Jackson County Times, we will remember the anniversary of the Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida and explore how the battle impacted Jackson County even though it was fought near Tallahassee.

The last significant Confederate victory of the Civil War, the battle was fought on March 6, 1865 at the Natural Bridge of the St. Marks River. Troops from all over Florida, including Jackson County, took part in the fight and two of the three officers commanding the main Confederate line were from Marianna.

The Battle of Natural Bridge preserved Tallahassee's status as the only Southern capital city east of the Mississippi River not taken by Union troops during the Civil War. It also prevented massive destruction of infrastructure, governmental capability, industry and other resources.

To learn more about the battle, please visit www.exploresouthernhistory.com/nbindex or consider my book, The Battle of Natural Bridge, Florida, now available at Chipola River Book and Tea in downtown Marianna. You can also purchase it through www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com or by order through most bookstores.

The History of Lovedale

Continuing its effort to publish the histories of communities across Jackson County, the Jackson County Times newspaper this week will feature the history of the community Lovedale.

Founded during the late 1800s, Lovedale is a charming community with a rich history. The community was built around a square, now the site of Lovedale Baptist Church and Cemetery, and is unique among the small communities of Jackson County for its well planned and airy design.

To read the article, pick up a copy of this week's issue of The Jackson County Times. If you live outside of Jackson County or are a local resident who would like to subscribe to the paper for delivery by mail, you can do so by going to: http://www.jacksontimesonline.com/subscribe.html

More on Webbville

A few days ago I posted some information on Webbville, one of the earliest settlements in Jackson County and possibly still the "official" county seat. This is another photograph of the site, showing the pine and cedar trees that grow where the bustling little community once stood.

If you are interested in reading about Webbville in a little more depth, an article I wrote on the subject some time ago will be appearing in this week's issue of The Jackson County Times. A weekly newspaper headquartered in Marianna, the Times available at locations throughout Jackson County. You can also subscribe online for delivery by mail at: http://www.jacksontimesonline.com/subscribe.html.