The Forgotten Patriots of Cowford | Jacksonville News

Hidden in the swamps of Florida, a forgotten river crossing called Cowford played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War—far from the battlefield of Yorktown, it was where American patriots waged guerrilla warfare that forced the British to abandon land routes and sail into their own trap. For centuries, only British accounts survived, but newly digitized pension records from illiterate American soldiers like John Scott and David Walden revealed their daring raids and ambushes. This overlooked chapter, validated by Seminole descendants and historical societies, reshapes how we see the war’s turning point—and it’s now open for everyone to explore at the Jacksonville Public Library. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/3e6a5fddea62c6b4