A historic plaque marks the location of the Okeechobee Battlefield, a site designated as a National Historic Landmark. In late December 1837, Colonel Zachary Taylor met Seminoles who were led by chiefs Coacooche (Wild Cat), Halpatter (Alligator) and Abiaka (Sam Jones) in the largest battle of the Second Seminole War. Roughly 1,000 U.S. soldiers and 400 Seminoles fought in the battle. A total of 26 U.S. soldiers and 14 Seminole were killed.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.