The Jackson County War

The Jackson County War recounts a violent period in Florida's history between 1869 and 1871, when nearly a hundred residents were caught up in a deadly frenzy that earned Jackson County the title of Florida's most violent during the Reconstruction era. Through a detailed examination of contemporary accounts and recent discoveries, the book explores the influential roles of the Freedmen's Bureau, white Regulators, and African-American leaders, revealing a community unraveling into chaos after the Civil War. It offers a compelling look at the tumultuous years of post-war unrest, leaving a lasting impact on local history and memory.