Capt. Nathaniel Wyche Hunter-Pioneer Environmentalist
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62
N 28° 07.780 W 082° 19.936
17R E 369158 N 3112283
Located on Highland Oak Dr at the entrance to Nathaniel Hunter Park.
Waymark Code: WMV5FN
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/26/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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This marker honors Capt. Nathaniel Wyche Hunter, a U.S. Army Officer who was stationed at Fort Brook during the 1830's and believed to be Tampa's first environmentalist.
Hunter recognized the natural beauty of the land around him and admonished his soldiers by stating "What sacrilege!" when they cut down the stately live oaks for firewood.
Markborough, the developer of Hunters Green, chose to name their community after Capt. Hunter because of their deep concern for the environment. This concern and careful planning led to the community's distinction as a Florida Quality Development (FQD).
Marker Number: None

Date: 1990

County: Hillsborough

Marker Type: City

Sponsored or placed by: Markborough Florida Inc in cooperation with the Tampa Historical Society

Website: Not listed

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