The cattle were allowed to roam freely, requiring cowboys to round them up and drive them to various ports for sale to Cuba and other Caribbean islands. During the Civil War, Florida sold beef to both Confederate and Union troops, as beef and salt were vital to soldiers.
Florida has the most ranching history of any state in the United States. This exhibit honors that long history as well as the ongoing significance of cattle and ranching to the Florida economy and culture.
Cattle from Spain and Cuba formed the foundation of herds that fed the garrison and surrounding communities when St. Augustine was founded in 1565.
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