Christmas in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dugout Canoe

circa 1900

— Fort Christmas Historical Park —

Dugout Canoe Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

1. Dugout Canoe Marker

Inscription. This 19 foot canoe was found in the area of Tampa Bay in 1980. It was believed to have been a seafaring canoe of 50 to 100 years in age at that time. It is unlikely of Seminole or Miccosukee construction, but may be from the islands, Central America or even South America. The canoe is made of mahogany and is a good example of hand-hewn construction.
Donated by Johnny Chattin, Sr.

Erected by Orange County Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 28° 33.712′ N, 81° 1.287′ W. Marker is in Christmas, Florida, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from North Fort Christmas Road, 0.1 miles north of Christmas Cemetery Rd, on the left when traveling north. Located within Fort Christmas Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1300 N Fort Christmas Road, Christmas FL 32709, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Seminole Indian Wars in Florida (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christmas (within shouting distance of this marker); Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouse

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Powder Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Blockhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christmas Picnic Pavilion (within shouting distance of this marker); Yates House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christmas.

Also see . . .
1. Dugout Canoes. (Submitted on October 23, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Fort Christmas Historical Park. (Submitted on October 23, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022

2. Dugout Canoe Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.