Near Naples in Collier County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Blockhouse
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2022
1. The Blockhouse Marker
Built as the park caretaker’s residence about 1940. County Commissioner D. Graham Copeland managed Barron Collier's businesses and surveyed Collier County. He located the sites of several Seminole war forts, old trails, and Seminole villages. As county commissioner, he is believed to have developed this park and influenced the design of this building to look like a Third Seminole War blockhouse.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 25° 59.466′ N, 81° 35.729′ W. Marker is near Naples, Florida, in Collier County. Marker can be reached from Unnamed trail west of Tamiami Trail East (Route 41), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Naples FL 34114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bay City Walking Dredge No. 489 (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); This Bay City Walking Wedge (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Walking Dredge (approx. 0.2 miles away); How the Dredge Walks
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 4, 2022
2. The Blockhouse and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
