Dive into the untold story of the Battle of Waterman’s Bluff, a forgotten but pivotal skirmish during the Patriot War of 1812. In this video, we explore how American settlers, seeking to destabilize Spanish control of East Florida, set up camp on Eleazar Waterman’s Plantation, a strategically valuable location with commanding views of the Bells and Jolly Rivers. On August 8, 1813, Spanish loyalists launched a surprise attack, only to be repelled by American forces led by Buckner Harris in a fierce 20-minute clash. Discover how this little-known battle influenced the course of American expansion and the complicated politics of the era.

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