Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Kings Bay Park
In 1953, Major C.D. Woodward got a 5-year lease from the City on property at the end of Third Street. His nephews, Tom McQuarrie and Don McBride, built a pier at the end of Third Street. McQuarrie opened the area's first dive shop, the Aqua Pier, in the building still standing and also had a home next door. Arthur Lewis and son, Johnnie V. Lewis, bought the pier in 1961 and established Lewis' Fishmarina, serving both recreational and commercial fishermen. It was also a retail and wholesale fish house. Several other owners followed them.
In 1953, Vada Yeomans built a home, now demolished, on the east side of the property. The City completed the purchase of her property in 2003 and created Kings Bay Park for recreational use by everyone who lives in or visits Crystal River.
Erected by City of Crystal River.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 28° 53.818′ N, 82° 35.693′ W. Marker is in Crystal River, Florida, in Citrus County. Marker is on Northesat 3rd Street, 0.1 miles west of North Citrus Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 268 Northeast 3rd Street, Crystal River FL 34428, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Crystal Street Historic Oak Canopy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Crystal River Train Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bicentennial Park War Memorial (approx. 2.2 miles away); Florida Boom Sidewalk (approx. 6˝ miles away); Stage Stand Cemetery (approx. 7.1 miles away); Removing the Juice from the Cane (approx. 7.8 miles away); Steam Engine and Gears (approx. 7.8 miles away); David Levy Yulee (approx. 7.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crystal River.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 695 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on December 3, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2020, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.