Spanish Exploration of Temple Terrace-April 25 & 26, 1757
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Markerman62
N 28° 01.231 W 082° 23.232
17R E 363625 N 3100250
Located in Riverhills park behind the elementary school.
Waymark Code: WMTXN6
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2017
Views: 6
On April 25, 1757, as they explored the Hillsborough River (Rio De San Julian Y Arriaga) and searched for pine trees for ship masts. Don Francisco Maria Celi, Captain of the Spanish Royal Fleet, and 19 armed members of the expedition camped in this vicinity.
Here the Spaniards found "pine trees of great magnitude" and the river water "very delicate in taste." They reveled in it for it was "aqua buena y clara." They erected a cross naming the first "El Pinal De La Cruz De Santa Teresa.
Marker Number: none
Date: None
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: The Temple Terrace City Council, Chamber of Commerce, & Preservation, Inc.
Website: Not listed
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