On this adventure I explored an old homestead site that is now part of Goethe State Forest located in Levy County. There is a lot of history here along with a scenic wilderness so I always enjoy visiting. I’ve seen everything from railroad, ranching and turpentine history here. So it seems like there is anContinue reading “Old Homestead Site in Goethe State Forest”
Tag Archives: Abandoned Florida
Abandoned Homestead Site in The Green Swamp (Part One)
Over the years I have explored many areas of The Green Swamp Preserve located in central, Florida. It is a scenic and vast place that spans 4 counties so there is a lot to explore. The area is rich in history as well so I enjoy learning about and tracking down of that kind ofContinue reading “Abandoned Homestead Site in The Green Swamp (Part One)”
Florida Trailblazer Podcast (Episode 1)
I have been working on lots of new projects for Florida Trailblazer and one of them involves a podcast. It is something I actually had in mind to do for a long while now but it wasn’t until recently that I began putting it together. It is still a work in progress and will evolveContinue reading “Florida Trailblazer Podcast (Episode 1)”
Hull-Smith Cemetery in Ocala National Forest
During the 1800’s many families and early settlers had homesteads and cemeteries throughout Florida. I have been visiting a lot of these old cemeteries over the years and some are in better conditions than others. One of the areas I have visited recently is now part of Ocala National Forest and there are several oldContinue reading “Hull-Smith Cemetery in Ocala National Forest”
Abandoned Girl Scout Camp in Withlacoochee State Forest (Camp Withlacoochee)
I always enjoy exploring in Withlacoochee State Forest, there is a lot of amazing nature to experience and some interesting history to discover along the way as well. On this adventure I took a journey to an area that used to be a a Girl Scout camp during the 1960’s. It may not sound thatContinue reading “Abandoned Girl Scout Camp in Withlacoochee State Forest (Camp Withlacoochee)”
Gordon Grade at Lower Hillsborough Preserve
Exploring in the Lower Hillsborough Wilderness Preserve near Cow House Creek I followed what appears to be an old railroad grade or logging tram. It is listed on a map from 1934 as “Gordon Grade” and it crossed over Cow House Creek. I could see part of the grade still elevated by one of theContinue reading “Gordon Grade at Lower Hillsborough Preserve”
Caraway Cemetery at Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area
This is an interesting site I explored in Alachua County known as Caraway Cemetery. It is most likely that this cemetery belonged to the family long ago dating back to the early to mid-1900’s. They would’ve had a homestead near the cemetery as most families did back in those times. Today the area is partContinue reading “Caraway Cemetery at Lochloosa Wildlife Management Area”
Thomas C. Fillyaw Gravesite in Ocala National Forest
This is known as the Thomas C. Fillyaw gravesite in Ocala National Forest. He was a Confederate Soldier and lived near and managed a steamboat landing here after the Civil War. (Thomas C. Fillyaw, CPL 10th Btn GA Inf CSA May 1830-Dec. 8, 1873 Buried here by his son T.T. Fillyaw). After posting some photos andContinue reading “Thomas C. Fillyaw Gravesite in Ocala National Forest”
Ranch House Ruins at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area
One of my favorite places to explore is Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area. It is a vast and scenic wilderness with many layers of history throughout. The preserve borders the St. Johns River which has a rich Native American Indian history and many Indian Mounds were documented around the area. In later times during the earlyContinue reading “Ranch House Ruins at Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area”
Coleman Church Cemetery in Alachua County
This is an old African-American cemetery that I explored in the backwoods of Alachua County. Many of these cemeteries around the state are becoming lost to time and neglect so I am trying to explore and document them as I can. This particular one may be kept up from time to time from the looksContinue reading “Coleman Church Cemetery in Alachua County”
