Paynes Creek Historic State Park Visitors Center
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lazyCachers
N 27° 37.389 W 081° 48.562
17R E 420144 N 3055719
Located at 888 Lake Branch Road in Bowling Green, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3Z89
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/09/2008
Views: 15
During the 1840s, tensions between the settlers and Seminole Indians prompted authorities to establish a trading post in Florida´s interior, away from settlements. Built in early 1849, the post was attacked and destroyed by renegade Indians that summer. In late 1849 Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established to control the Seminoles. The Seminoles never attacked the fort, but the Army was nearly defeated by mosquitoes.
The museum in the Visitor Center will walk you through Florida pioneer life of in the 1840’s and 50’s. Listen to a couple of soldiers as they talk about their experiences.
A video is presented in the theater at the visitor center on weekends and holidays at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Hours of Operation:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.
Public Washrooms: Mens and Womens Only
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: No - Look elsewhere
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