Near Elkton in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
History of McCullough Creek
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 8, 2024
1. History of McCullough Creek Marker
Throughout the 1800s and into the early 1900s, the turpentine industry was based in the Carolinas, Georgia and throughout Northern Florida. Workers gashed pine trees to harvest resin, which was processed and used in a multitude of products. The resin was commonly used for caulking holes in wooden boats and coating ropes and rigging for protection from salt water.
Erected by St. Johns County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 29° 47.734′ N, 81° 30.733′ W. Marker is near Elkton, Florida, in St. Johns County. Marker is on County Route 13 S, one mile west of County Route 305, on the right when traveling west. Marker can be found in the McCullough Creek Conservation Area East parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2880 CR 13 South, Elkton FL 32033, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named History of McCullough Creek (approx. 1.4 miles away); St. Ambrose Parish (approx. 2.7 miles away); Hastings Railroad (approx. 5˝ miles away); a different marker also named Hastings Railroad (approx. 5.6 miles away); John Henry “Pop” Lloyd
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Also see . . . McCullough Creek. St. John's County website entry (Submitted on February 9, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 8, 2024
2. History of McCullough Creek Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 69 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
