Micanopy in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Steamboat Chacala Anchor
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021
1. Steamboat Chacala Anchor Marker
This anchor was used on the Steamboat Chacala which carried passengers and freight over Paynes Prairie during the 1800’s. James Croxton of Micanopy was the builder and Captain.
Loaned by the Florida State Museum
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 30.284′ N, 82° 16.776′ W. Marker is in Micanopy, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker is at the intersection of Northeast Cholokka Boulevard and Northeast Hunter Avenue, in the median on Northeast Cholokka Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 206 NE Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy FL 32667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Micanopy Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Moses Elias Levy (within shouting distance of this marker); Stagecoach Stop (within shouting distance of this marker); William Bartram (within shouting distance of this marker); Micanopy (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thrasher Warehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The History of Pepsi Cola (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home Made Tractor (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Micanopy.
Also see . . . Pirates on the Prairie, King Payne and the Chacala Steamer: Paynes Prairie History Podcast
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021
2. Steamboat Chacala Anchor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
