Micanopy in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

William Bartram

(1739-1823)

Photographed by Ray King, May 30, 2011

1. William Bartram Trail Marker

Inscription. The great Quaker naturalist of Philadelphia made a long journey through the southeastern states in the 1770's collecting botanical specimens. In May, 1774, he visited the Seminole Chief, Cowkeeper, at the Indian village of Cuscowilla located near this spot. His book, "Travels...", provided the earliest reliable account of North Florida landscape, flora, fauna, and Indian life and his vivid images of local scenes inspired Coleridge, Wordsworth, and Emerson.

Erected 1962 by Florida Board of Parks and Historical Memorials. (Marker Number F-75.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Environment • Exploration • Horticulture & Forestry. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism, and the William Bartram Trails series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1774.

Location. 29° 30.242′ N, 82° 16.779′ W. Marker is in Micanopy, Florida, in Alachua County. It is on NE Cholokka Blvd (County Road 234), on the left. The marker is located in a park-like median between NE Cholokka Blvd and NE 1st Street. It is across NE 1st Street from the Coffee 'n Cream

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ice cream, coffee, and sandwich shop. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 NE 1st Street (approx), Micanopy FL 32667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also 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 walking distance of this marker: Stagecoach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); Steamboat Chacala Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker); Micanopy Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moses Elias Levy (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Micanopy (about 700 feet away); Thrasher Warehouse (approx. ¼ mile away); The History of Pepsi Cola (approx. ¼ mile away); Home Made Tractor (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map

William Bartram Trail Restored Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, April 30, 2016

2. William Bartram Trail Restored Marker

of all markers in Micanopy.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Micanopy, Florida (was about 700 feet away but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it).

Also see . . . Travels Through North and South Carolina, Georgia, East and West Florida, the Cherokee County... Link to the book mentioned on the marker in HathiTrust. (Submitted on August 26, 2024, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Coffee 'n Cream shop near William Bartram Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray King, May 30, 2011

3. Coffee 'n Cream shop near William Bartram Trail Marker

The marker is located in the historic district of Micanopy, which has several antique shops and eateries.

William Bartram Trail Marker to the right, seen along NE 1st Street, looking north image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 4, 2012

4. William Bartram Trail Marker to the right, seen along NE 1st Street, looking north

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2011, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,683 times since then and 32 times this year. Last updated on March 18, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 2. submitted on May 2, 2016, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 3. submitted on October 24, 2011, by Ray King of Jacksonville, Florida. 4. submitted on April 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.