Today in Florida During the Civil War …

January 11

1861 The Ordinance of Secession, approved by the Secession Convention yesterday, was signed today. Florida became an “independent nation” until it joined the Confederate States of America on January 28. Soon-to-be governor, John Milton, unfurls the new flag of Florida, a white silk banner with three stars. The stars represent the three southern states that have seceded—South Carolina, Mississippi, and Florida.

1864 The U.S.S. Honeysuckle, under the command of Acting Ensign Cyrus Sears, captured the British blockade runner, Fly, near Jupiter Inlet. Boat crews from the U.S.S. Roebuck, under the command of Acting Master Sherrill, captured the British Blockade runner, Susan, and its cargo of salt at Jupiter Inlet.