Burrell Boom, Belize — Central America
Burrell Boom
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 25, 2015
1. Burrell Boom Marker
This Chain and Anchor are refered (sic, referred) to as a "Boom". It was extended across the river in the 1700s to hold back logs set afloat from mahogany camps higher up the Old Belize River.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry.
Location. 17° 34.132′ N, 88° 24.468′ W. Marker is in Burrell Boom, Belize. It is on an unnamed road, on the right when traveling north. This marker and the "boom" can be seen in front of a small park on the main street in the village of Burrell Boom. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burrell Boom, Belize 7LZDD KWTB5, Belize. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, Central America, Mesoamerica, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, a Spanish colony, and specifically a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 24 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Belize Defence Force Fallen (approx. 11.4 kilometers away); 18th Century Cannon (approx. 11.4 kilometers away in Belize District); The Tomb of the Jade Head at Altun Ha (approx. 22.8 kilometers away).
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Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, February 25, 2015
2. Wide view of the Burrell Boom Marker
The anchor and chain set out around a flag pole.
3. Mahogany logs held up at a boom in Belize.
From Angelus Press, Ltd., Belize.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,066 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
