Historic King's Road British East Florida
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lazyCachers
N 30° 19.220 W 081° 39.608
17R E 436536 N 3354466
Located by Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3DFR
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2008
Views: 23
The marker text states:
The King's Road, built by the British prior to the American Revolution, began at the St. Mary's River, passed through Cowford (Jacksonville), crossed the St. John's River, it is believed, at present day Liberty Street, approximately one mile east of this marker, and continued south to New Smyrna.
During the Revolution, American troops used this route to make attacks on British forces. The most notable of these engagements was at Alligator Creek Bridge, 30 June 1778. Following this battle the invasion of Florida by American troops ceased.
Marker Number: N/A
Date: November 11, 1996
County: Duval
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Florida State Society - Daughters of the American Revolution - Anne White Stewart, State Regent 1995-1997
Website: [Web Link]
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