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Significant battles and monuments that highlight key moments in the three Florida Seminole Wars:

Battle of Okeechobee (1837) – One of the largest battles of the Second Seminole War, fought near Lake Okeechobee. Major General Zachary Taylor's forces clashed with a strong Seminole force, resulting in heavy casualties but failing to end the war.
- Monument: The Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park marks the location of this pivotal conflict.

Dade Massacre (1835) – A key event at the beginning of the Second Seminole War where Seminole warriors ambushed and killed over 100 U.S. soldiers led by Major Francis Dade near Bushnell, Florida.
- Monument: The Dade Battlefield Historic State Park commemorates the fallen soldiers and this early battle.

Battle of Fort King (1835) – Fought near modern-day Ocala, the battle saw the killing of Indian Agent Wiley Thompson by Osceola, marking the start of significant hostilities during the Second Seminole War.
- Monument: The Fort King National Historic Landmark, which commemorates the fort’s role in the wars.

Battle of the Loxahatchee (1838) – A confrontation near Jupiter, Florida, where U.S. forces under Major General Thomas Jesup battled Seminole fighters who were defending their homeland.
- Monument: The Loxahatchee Battlefield Park preserves the site of this conflict.

Battle of Withlacoochee (1835) – Fought on the Withlacoochee River, this was one of the earliest engagements of the Second Seminole War, with a U.S. force under General Clinch facing Seminole resistance led by Osceola.
- Monument: The battle is remembered through local historical markers in the Withlacoochee State Forest.

Fort Brooke (Tampa) – A key U.S. military post during the wars, Fort Brooke was a major staging point for operations against the Seminoles.
- Monument: Historical markers in downtown Tampa commemorate Fort Brooke's strategic significance.

Micanopy Siege (1836) – During the Second Seminole War, U.S. troops at Fort Micanopy were besieged by Seminole forces led by Osceola.
- Monument: Fort Micanopy has a historical marker detailing its role during the war.

Fort King (Ocala) – A key military post during the Second Seminole War and the site of several skirmishes between U.S. forces and the Seminoles.
- Monument: Fort King National Historic Landmark, marking its importance during the conflict.

Battle of Wahoo Swamp (1836) – A major Second Seminole War engagement where U.S. forces attempted to penetrate a swamp stronghold but faced fierce resistance from Seminoles and Black Seminoles.
- Monument: The Wahoo Swamp Battlefield near Bushnell is recognized by local historical markers.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum – The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is committed to building and maintaining the highest quality of exhibits that interpret Seminole culture and history, inspiring an appreciation and understanding of the Seminole people. Nestled in the heart of the Everglades on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, the is home to more than 200,000 works of art and historic objects. The Museum features five different exhibit galleries for visitors to explore and learn about the Seminole Tribe and its history.