Marshall Sugar Plantation

Title: MARSHALL PLANTATION SITE
Location:
County: Marion
City: Ocala
Description: A short distance north of here stood the sugar plantation of Jehu Foster Marshall, established in 1855. At the start of the Civil War in 1861, Marshall was named a colonel in the Confederate Army and soon commanded one of General Wade Hamptons infantry units, the 1stSouth Carolina Rifles. Colonel Marshall was killed during the Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862. The plantation continued in operation under the supervision of his widow, Elizabeth Anne DeBrull Marshall, until March 10, 1865, when Union troops staged a surprise raid. The Marshall Plantation and the sugar mill were burned to the ground. The raid was conducted by elements of the 3rdUnited States Colored Infantry ,led by the black Sergeant Major Henry James. The Ocala Home Guard pursued the Union force and during the running battle, two of the home guard members were killed. After crossing the Ocklawaha River, the raiders set fire to the bridge. Company H, 2nd Florida Cavalry, lead by Captain J.J. Dickison, encamped at nearby Silver Springs, soon gave chase and succeeded in driving the Union troops into St. Augustine, and reclaiming all property seized during the raid.
Sponsors: MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE

The house has been rebuilt and is located about 5 miles from the main road. It is privately owned by one of General Marshall's descendents so no one is allowed on the property unless invited

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[sugarandlance]

I love sugar cane! that is cool to read!

[hunhun23]

Me too! Growing up in Hawaii and living next to a cane field I always got to eat the sugar cane raw. :0)

[Tinkerlove13]

Great vlog; thank you

[hunhun23]

you're welcome! I've always loved history.

[bburg0408]

It's funny. People think the Western World got away with their barbaric treatment of the African slaves, but they haven't.

Think about the main crops the slaves harvested.

Sugar cane: Refined sugar is the underlining cause of a large number of serious health problems in the Western World today.

Tobacco: Self explanatory.

Cotton: Dangerous Pesticides used on this crop have been linked to an increase in the development of cancers and allergies.

You see, there is a God!

[JMorr1029]

this is really cool. this used to be my family's plantation many generations ago. i haven't seen the site of it since my early childhood.

[GramsandPapi]

Thanks for sharing! Blessings, Ang