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Historic Markers Across FloridaWilloughby Tillis Battle Monument
Text: (West face) A group of United States Army soldiers led by Lt. Carlton engaged the Seminole Indians in what is known as the Willoughby Tillis Battle in this vicinity on June 14-16, 1856. These five men who lost their lives in this engagement are buried here. (North face) Lt. Alderman Carlton Lott Whidden William Parker killed June 14, 1856 and Robert F. Prine George Howell killed June 16, 1856 and others who were wounded erected by descendants of Alderman Carlton Erected 1964 by descendants of Alderman Carlton. |