Green Cove Springs in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Bellamy Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 2, 2012
1. The Bellamy Road Marker
Inscription.
The Bellamy Road. . The Old Bellamy Road intersects Highway 17 near this point. In 1824, the First session of the 18th United States Congress appropriated $20,000.00 to develop a public road in the Territory of Florida between Pensacola and St. Augustine. It was to follow as nearly as possible on the pre-existing Old Mission Trail. The St. Augustine to Tallahassee segment was contracted to John Bellamy. He completed this in 1826, using Native American guides and his own slaves. Remnants of the old sand road are used today and part of the Bellamy Road forms the county line between northwest Putnam and southwest Clay County., Florida Heritage Landmark.
The Old Bellamy Road intersects Highway 17 near this point. In 1824, the First session of the 18th United States Congress appropriated $20,000.00 to develop a public road in the Territory of Florida between Pensacola and St. Augustine. It was to follow as nearly as possible on the pre-existing Old Mission Trail. The St. Augustine to Tallahassee segment was contracted to John Bellamy. He completed this in 1826, using Native American guides and his own slaves. Remnants of the old sand road are used today and part of the Bellamy Road forms the county line between northwest Putnam and southwest Clay County.
Florida Heritage Landmark
Erected 1998 by Clay County Historical Commission and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-399.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1824.
Location. 29° 55.487′ N, 81° 41.098′ W. Marker is in Green Cove Springs, Florida, in Clay County. Marker is at the intersection of US 17 (County Road 15) and Bellamy Road, on the right when traveling south on US 17. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Green Cove Springs FL 32043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 2, 2012
2. The Bellamy Road and Marker seen looking south along US 17
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 2, 2012
3. The Bellamy Road Marker looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 861 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
