Fanning Springs in Gilchrist County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Steamboat "City of Hawkinsville"
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 5, 2024
1. Steamboat "City of Hawkinsville" Marker
Inscription.
Steamboat "City of Hawkinsville". . About 3 miles up river from here the sunken remains of the "City of Hawkinsville" lie on the bottom of the Suwannee River at Old Town landing. The "City of Hawkinsville" was brought to the Suwannee River in 1900 as a vessel employed in the timber industry. She was built in 1896 and abandoned in 1922. The "City of Hawkinsville" is Florida's third underwater archaeological preserve and its location is now marked by buoys so that scuba divers may explore its main deck and machinery. Brochures about the Hawkinsville history are available in the community and plastic underwater guides are available to divers at most local dive shops.
About 3 miles up river from here the sunken remains of the "City of Hawkinsville" lie on the bottom of the Suwannee River at Old Town landing. The "City of Hawkinsville" was brought to the Suwannee River in 1900 as a vessel employed in the timber industry. She was built in 1896 and abandoned in 1922. The "City of Hawkinsville" is Florida's third underwater archaeological preserve and its location is now marked by buoys so that scuba divers may explore its main deck and machinery. Brochures about the Hawkinsville history are available in the community and plastic underwater guides are available to divers at most local dive shops.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 29° 35.453′ N, 82° 56.178′ W. Marker is in Fanning Springs, Florida, in Gilchrist County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of U.S. 19/27A and Kentucky Avenue. Marker is located in the day use area of Fanning Springs State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18020 Northwest US Highway 19, Trenton FL 32693, 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. The History of Fort Fanning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fanning Springs Bridge (about 300 feet away); Old Town School (approx.
Also see . . . City of Hawkinsville. (Submitted on April 21, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, April 5, 2024
2. Steamboat "City of Hawkinsville" Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 21, 2024, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
