Near Dunellon in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Rainbow Springs
Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008
1. Rainbow Springs Marker
Registered Natural Landmark
Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of
August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value in illustrating
the natural history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1972
Erected 1972 by U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 29° 6.126′ N, 82° 26.233′ W. Marker is near Dunellon, Florida, in Marion County. It can be reached from State Road 41. The marker is within Rainbow Springs State Park, which is off of SW 81st PL RD. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dunnellon FL 34432, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American South. 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 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Site of the Discovery of Phosphate in Florida (approx. 3.8 miles away); Dunnellon Trail (approx. 4.3 miles away); Pruitt Trailhead (approx. 5.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 6.3 miles away); Rest for the Weary (approx. 9.6 miles away); Ross Prairie (approx. 9.6 miles away); Badly Wounded (approx. 10.8 miles away); Inglis Lock (approx. 12.1 miles away).
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Rainbow Springs. Florida State Parks entry (Submitted on November 16, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
2. Rainbow Springs, Florida. (Submitted on November 16, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland.)
Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008
2. Part of the Head Springs System
Photographed by Tabitha Preast, June 2008
3. Upper section of the Rainbow River
Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,048 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 16, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Tabitha Preast of Hanover, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
