Miakka historic marker still image 1983 April 15 eng The historical marker at Old Miakka. The text reads: "Indians were still living in this area when the first settlers arrived. The deep pine forests were rich with game, the nearby Myakka River supplied them with fish. Pioneers felled the tall trees used in building their cabins and barns. Following the Civil War, the Homestead Act and burgeoning railroad industry opened up vast sections of the country including this area of Florida for more settlers. Evidence of the Pine Level Trail that led to the County Seat can still be seen at the nearby Crowley Nature Center. Here also is where John J. Crowley built the first blacksmith shop." Continued in photograph M01-11278. The historical marker at Old Miakka. The text reads: "Indians were still living in this area when the first settlers arrived. The deep pine forests were rich with game, the nearby Myakka River supplied them with fish. Pioneers felled the tall trees used in building their cabins and barns. Following the Civil War, the Homestead Act and burgeoning railroad industry opened up vast sections of the country including this area of Florida for more settlers. Evidence of the Pine Level Trail that led to the County Seat can still be seen at the nearby Crowley Nature Center. Here also is where John J. Crowley built the first blacksmith shop." Continued in photograph M01-11278. Historical markers Miakka Florida--Sarasota County Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection
Miakka historic marker
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1983 April 15
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The historical marker at Old Miakka. The text reads: "Indians were still living in this area when the first settlers arrived. The deep pine forests were rich with game, the nearby Myakka River supplied them with fish. Pioneers felled the tall trees used in building their cabins and barns. Following the Civil War, the Homestead Act and burgeoning railroad industry opened up vast sections of the country including this area of Florida for more settlers. Evidence of the Pine Level Trail that led to the County Seat can still be seen at the nearby Crowley Nature Center. Here also is where John J. Crowley built the first blacksmith shop." Continued in photograph M01-11278.
The historical marker at Old Miakka. The text reads: "Indians were still living in this area when the first settlers arrived. The deep pine forests were rich with game, the nearby Myakka River supplied them with fish. Pioneers felled the tall trees used in building their cabins and barns. Following the Civil War, the Homestead Act and burgeoning railroad industry opened up vast sections of the country including this area of Florida for more settlers. Evidence of the Pine Level Trail that led to the County Seat can still be seen at the nearby Crowley Nature Center. Here also is where John J. Crowley built the first blacksmith shop." Continued in photograph M01-11278.
Historical markers
Miakka
Florida--Sarasota County
Manatee County Public Library Historic Photograph Collection