Erected by the Jackson County Historical Commission, this marker is located at the 1840 Ely-Criglar House. Ely Corner, which adjoined the house, was the scene of the initial fighting in the Battle of Marianna on September 27, 1864, when the attacking Union cavalry charged into the Confederate cavalry's line of battle.

The first Union charge was driven back, but the second succeeded in forcing the Confederates to withdraw. Despite the fighting on the property, the house itself escaped major damage. The house is privately owned and is not open for tours.

Information Provided by Florida Department of State.