Near Lithia in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Site of Alderman's Ford
First Crossing Point of the Alafia River in This Vicinity
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 13, 2017
1. Site of Alderman's Ford Marker
As the land to the south of the river became more settled and crossings increased, the area around the ford grew in popularity for meetings and socializing. Picnics were common here as early as 1888. In 1902 the site became the scene of political rallies. In an era before the growth of mass communications, many political careers were launched at the ford. For more than half a century the Democratic Party of Hillsborough County kicked off its campaigns by popping political fireworks at the park.
Erected by The Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department with the cooperation of the Hillsborough County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 27° 52.055′ N, 82° 8.263′ W. Marker is near Lithia, Florida, in Hillsborough
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Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Tampa Bay. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of Fort Alafia (approx. 0.2 miles away); Turkey Creek School (approx. 5.7 miles away); Glover School (approx. 6.2 miles away); Bealsville (approx. 6.6 miles away); Brandon (approx. 9.7 miles away); Memoria In Aeterna, 1911 (approx. 10 miles away); Brandon Family Cemetery
Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 13, 2017
2. Site of Alderman's Ford Marker and surrounding area
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,402 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 4, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
