Zolfo Springs in Hardee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

"Bone" Mizell

Photographed By Stanley and Terrie Howard, November 10, 2009

1. "Bone" Mizell Marker

Inscription. "Bone" Mizell was DeSoto County's wag, prairie philosopher, cowboy humorist and prankster. He was beloved for his merrymaking. Bone was christened Morgan Bonapart Mizell He was born 1863 and died 1912. Bone is buried in Joshua Creek Cemetery in DeSoto County near Arcadia.

Erected 1970 by Peace River Valley Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 27° 30.061′ N, 81° 47.959′ W. Marker is in Zolfo Springs, Florida, in Hardee County. Marker is on Museum Drive near U.S. 17. At the Cracker Trail Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2822 Museum Dr, Zolfo Springs FL 33890, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Seminole Indian Battle (here, next to this marker); Site of Fort Hartsuff (approx. 2.1 miles away); Fort Chokonikla (approx. 8.4 miles away).

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Photographed By Mychell R. Gagnon, February 1, 2014

2. "Bone" Mizell Marker

The marker is to the far right in this view, behind the train.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,034 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Stanley and Terrie Howard of Greer, South Carolina. 2. submitted on April 13, 2014, by Mychell R. Gagnon of Plessisville, Quebec, Canada. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.