Cow Ford's Secret Revolutionary Role

A new historical marker in Jacksonville reveals how Cow Ford, once a cattle crossing, was secretly a Revolutionary War hotspot—where patriots ambushed British troops and even stole their uniforms to strike surprise blows. Now a strategic river crossing with depths up to 70 feet, it once held vital supply routes for the British in St. Augustine. The Daughters of the American Revolution spent years researching and securing funding to install this marker, replacing a damaged one. It’s a wild, forgotten chapter that shows how deeply history lives beneath today’s cityscape. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/34f624984e0c8a98