Jacksonville in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Welcome to Beluthahatchee Park
"A place where all unpleasantness is forgiven and forgotten."
Photographed By Dave W, January 20, 2024
1. Welcome to Beluthahatchee Park Marker
Beluthahatchee, which means "a place where all unpleasantness is forgiven and forgotten" offers unique cultural, educational, environmental, and musical programs to the public. This four-acre park was acquired in 2005 with Florida Forever Funds through a Florida Communities Trust Grant and is managed and maintained by St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department. Beluthahatchee was originally the home of the late Stetson Kennedy, an author, environmentalist, human rights activist, and folklorist. The land has a history dating back to 1945 when its original purpose was to serve as a 70-acre sustainable community. Over the years, portions of the land were sold to individual residents leaving the county with the four-acre parcel you stand on today. Most notably, this park served as the site where Kennedy's good friend, Woody Guthrie, wrote the final draft of his autobiography, Seeds of Man, as well as more than 80 songs during his visits. Beluthahatchee is recognized by Friends of Libraries USA as a twice-designated Literary Landmark.
Erected by St. Johns County Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Civil Rights • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beluthahatchee (a few steps from this marker); Stetson Kennedy (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Beluthahatchee (within shouting distance of this marker); Woody Guthrie (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named History of Beluthahatchee (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Beluthahatchee (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Johns County / New Switzerland Plantation (approx. 1.4 miles away); Alpine Groves (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.
Photographed By Dave W, January 20, 2024
2. Welcome to Beluthahatchee Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 71 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
