Anastasia in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
A Historical Comparison
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
1. A Historical Comparison Marker
This dugout canoe is similar to the many canoes one would find plying Florida waterways late 19th - early 20th century. Lighthouse archaeologists identified and recovered this historic dugout canoe from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm, where it served as a haven for alligator trainers, if the animals became aggressive.
Right - This photograph from the early 20th century shows a canoe of surprisingly similar construction to the one on display. Despite the similarities, no definitive proof exists that they are the same vessel.
Left - Lighthouse archaeologists examine the dugout canoe at the Alligator Farm in preparation for moving it to a secure location, protected from further deterioration. This process involved assessing the canoe's condition and identifying any weak spots. This allowed the archaeologists to develop and execute a plan for safely moving the fragile canoe.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 53.095′ N, 81° 17.287′ W. Marker is in St. Augustine,
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Regionally, this marker is in First Coast and in Greater Jacksonville. It is also in the American South. 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 walking distance of this marker: Juan Ponce de Leσn - The 1513 Voyage of Discovery (here, next to this marker); St. Augustine Dugout Canoe (here, next to this marker); Historic Small Craft (here, next to this marker); History of Dugout Canoes (here, next to this marker); Discover Four Authentic Experiences
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2024
2. A Historical Comparison Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 129 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
