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Dade Battlefield Historic State Park.

Sumter County is a great destination for history lovers who can visit the Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, the site of the battle that started the Second Seminole War. The visitor center at this state park displays information about the battle as well as a short film. The Dade Battlefield Society hosts reenactments at this site and is a great resource to get a real feeling for this site’s history.