Gulfport in Pinellas County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Osgood Point
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Clam Bayou Nature Preserve
Photographed by John C. Carter, March 31, 2024
1. Osgood Point / Clam Bayou Nature Preserve Marker
This 8.8 acre peninsula was formed over time by deposits of material into the Clam Bayou estuary. During the days of early settlement, it was known as Seagrape Point, where families fished, gathered shells, and picked grapes. In the mid-20th century, commercial fishermen brought their boats and nets here and the west side was lined with drying racks, fish houses, and boat building establishments such as that of the Osgood's, whose marine works opened in 1939 and gave the Point its name. Destroyed by fire in 1956, the business was rebuilt through a community effort and remained until 1977, after which the property declined and became a barren dumping area. An environmental restoration project was completed in 1995, adding dunes, boardwalks, and native vegetation, returning the feel of "old Gulfport" to the Point.
Erected 2014 by City of Gulfport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1939.
Location. 27° 44.302′ N, 82° 41.678′ W. Marker is in Gulfport, Florida, in Pinellas County. It is on Miriam Street South 0.2 miles south of 29th Avenue South, on the left when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast and on Tampa Bay. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Steven Jay Robin (approx. 0.7 miles away); Gulfport Casino (approx. 0.8 miles away); St. Bartholomew's Church (approx. one mile away); Rattlesnake Curve (approx. 1.2 miles away); Stetson University College of Law (approx. 1.9 miles away); A Community of Caring (approx. 2.3 miles away); Pioneer Schools (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gulfport.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Al Lang Memorial Stadium for Little League Baseball (was approx. 2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Clam Bayou Nature Preserve. St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation website entry (Submitted on April 1, 2024.)
Photographed by John C. Carter, March 31, 2024
2. Osgood Point / Clam Bayou Nature Preserve Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. This page has been viewed 549 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 31, 2024, by John C. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
