Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Sugar Kettle
Palmetto Historical Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
1. Sugar Kettle Marker
The sphere-shaped sugar kettle was used in the late 18th and 19th centuries in the production of sugar. First, sugar cane was cut down and crushed between rollers to extract the cane juice. The juice was heated, clarified, and evaporated for hours in these large cast iron kettles. Lime was often used to clarify the cane juice and impurities would rise to the surface and be skimmed off. After water content evaporated, can syrup resulted.
Erected by Palmetto Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 27° 30.962′ N, 82° 34.578′ W. Marker is in Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 10th Avenue West and 6th Street West. Located within the Palmetto Historical Park adjacent to the Cottage Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cottage Museum (here, next to this marker); The Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Station Post Office 1880 (within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Chapel
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
2. Sugar Kettle Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
3. Sugar Kettle
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
