Picolata "Pass of the Salamatoto River"
N 29° 54.895 W 081° 35.580
17R E 442757 N 3309505
The Picolata historical marker is located at the intersection of Hwy 13 and Hwy 208 (Picolata Road) in the community of Picolata, Florida.
Waymark Code: WMARQ0
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 02/19/2011
Views: 21
The marker reads as follows:
"Here where the St. Johns River narrows, was a natural crossing used by Indians, and later by the Spaniards, in pushing west. A Spanish fort, built in 1700, protected the crossing and trail that led to Apalache, near Tallahassee. From 1836 to 1870, a stage line, connecting with river steamers, ran from this point to St. Augustine."
Marker Number: F-86
Date: 1962
County: St Johns
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: St. Johns County Historical Commission in cooperation with Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
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