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

Civil War Sibley Tent Stove

Micanopy Historical Society Museum

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

1. Civil War Sibley Tent Stove Marker

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Henry Hopkins Sibley (1816-1886) graduated from West Point in 1838, was commissioned a second lieutenant in the 2nd U.S. Dragoons and served in the Seminole War.

In 1856, he patented the “Sibley Tent”, which could accommodate 20 soldiers and their gear and was widely used in the frontier afterwards. Sibley also invented the “Sibley Stove” to heat the tent. These sheet iron stoves were being used until the advent of World War II.

The Sibley Stove was later used as a “grove heater” (smudge pot) in an orange grove in neighboring Citra, FL

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 30.472′ N, 82° 16.743′ W. Marker is in Micanopy, Florida, in Alachua County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of NE Cholokka Boulevard and NE Bay Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is within the Micanopy Historical Society Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 607 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 Railroad History (here, next to this marker); Sugar Trough (here,

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

2. Civil War Sibley Tent Stove Marker

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next to this marker); Grindstone (here, next to this marker); Home Made Tractor (a few steps from this marker); The History of Pepsi Cola (within shouting distance of this marker); Thrasher Warehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Micanopy (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moses Elias Levy (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Micanopy.

Also see . . . Civil War Sibley Tent Stove. Micanopy Historical Society Museum (Submitted on June 20, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Micanopy Historical Society Museum sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 16, 2021

3. Micanopy Historical Society Museum sign

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 20, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.