Historic King's Road British East Florida - Jacksonville, FL
Posted by: 
lazyCachers
N 30° 19.220 W 081° 39.608
17R E 436536 N 3354466
Located by Friendship Fountain in Jacksonville, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3YH4
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2008
Views: 48
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.
Road of Trail Name: The Kings Road
State: Florida
County: Duval
Historical Significance:
During the Revolution, American troops used this route to make attacks on British forces.
Years in use: 1772-now
How you discovered it:
Found the historical sign shown above
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
The Search for Old Kings Road by William P. Ryan
http://www.oldkingsroad.com/
Website Explination:
http://www.emporia.edu/earthsci/student/lowe2/old_king_road.htm
Why?:
The British laid the original route for King's Road in an effort to encourage settlement. During the Revolution, American troops used this route to make attacks on British forces.
Directions:
Located on the southbank of the St. Johns River, north of Museum Circle and west of US90/US1 on the west side of the Friendship Fountain.
|
Visit Instructions:
To post a log for this Waymark the poster must have a picture of either themselves, GPSr, or mascot. People in the picture with information about the waymark are preferred. If the waymarker can not be in the picture a picture of their GPSr or mascot will qualify. There are no exceptions to this rule.