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… 1,000 years ago, the land that is now Peacock Springs State Park was pushed up from the floor of the Gulf … Dr. John Calvin Peacock purchased the land on which the springs are located. He was a man of many talents and trades … church services in his home. By the late 19th century, the springs also provided an important source of water and …
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… his idea and obtained contributions of land in White Springs, Florida. The Stephen Foster Memorial Commission … his idea and obtained contributions of land in White Springs, Florida. The Stephen Foster Memorial Commission …
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… for many species of hardwood trees. Sinkholes, steephead springs, ponds and small lakes dot the landscape. Blues … for many species of hardwood trees. Sinkholes, steephead springs, ponds and small lakes dot the landscape. Blues …
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… and the Native Americans before them used Ponce de Leon Springs as a source of drinking water and recreation. The … create the recreational destination Ponce de Leon Springs is today. They installed a bath house, eatery and … glue, medicines and numerous other items. Ponce de Leon Springs State Park … European settlers and the Native …
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… project using unemployed labor from the High Springs area. In July 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps … project using unemployed labor from the High Springs area. In July 1935, the Civilian Conservation Corps …
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… connecting the communities of Cross City, Trenton, Fanning Springs and Chiefland. As funding becomes available, the … connecting the communities of Cross City, Trenton, Fanning Springs and Chiefland. As funding becomes available, the …
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… signaled the end of the steamboat era. Lafayette Blue Springs has been a public park for many years. It became a … the addition of land and park facilities. Lafayette Blue Springs State Park … In the mid- to late 1800s, this section … signaled the end of the steamboat era. Lafayette Blue Springs has been a public park for many years. It became a …
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… flourished through most of that century. The river and springs were used consistently by even earlier cultures of … on the historic Bellamy Road often stopped at Ichetucknee Springs to quench their thirst. Later that century, a … the local timber and naval store industries. Ichetucknee Springs State Park was purchased by the state of Florida in …
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… opening in 1958 as a private park, Gilchrist Blue Springs Park has always been a popular local recreation spot. … officials approved the acquisition of the 407-acre Blue Springs parcel including numerous natural springs and one mile of frontage along the Santa Fe River. …
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… stretches 16 miles from the city of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Park through Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and … trail heads: 3300 S.E. 15th Street in Gainesville Boulware Springs City Park, at the intersection of CR 234 and CR 2082 … stretches 16 miles from the city of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Park through Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and …