search

Results for B

Safety Harbor Mound, Philippe Park

Within the boundaries of Philippe Park and jutting out over Old Tampa Bay is the National Historic Landmark Safety Harbor site, which includes a large temple mound.

The site was a ceremonial center for nearly 500 years, beginning about 1,000 ...

photo_library
Ormond Burial Mound

Dating to 1,200 years ago, Ormond Burial Mound is one of the most intact burial mounds in eastern Florida. Thanks to community efforts, the Ormond Mound has been preserved as a city park.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

photo_library
Battle of Okeechobee Historic Marker

A historic plaque marks the location of the Okeechobee Battlefield, a site designated as a National Historic Landmark. In late December 1837, Colonel Zachary Taylor met Seminoles who were led by chiefs Coacooche (Wild Cat), Halpatter (Alligator) and Abiaka (Sam ...

Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company Site

On January 24, 1935, the Gottfried Krueger Brewing Company produced the very first can of beer in America.

Gottfried Krueger immigrated to America from Germany in 1853 eventually opening his own brewery at age 27.

Eventually called the Krueger Brewing Co, ...

photo_library
Brevard Museum of History and Science

"Florida Native American Heritage Trail"

This museum features an exhibit on the National Historic Landmark Windover Site, pond burials dating to around 7,000 years ago.

The museum also contains artifacts and displays on the area's original inhabitants from 12,000 years ago to ...

photo_library
Battery Worth

Battery Worth, built in 1899, is located east of Fort Pickens and west of Battery Langdon. The gun emplacement is named after Brevet Major General William J.

Worth who distinguished himself during the War of 1812, the Second Seminole War, ...

photo_library library_music photo_library
Battery Langdon

Completed in 1923, Battery Langdon is named after General Loomis L. Langdon, who spent three tours at Fort Pickens and served as its commander while famed Apache leader, Geronimo, was held there.

Featuring the largest pair of guns positioned at ...

photo_library photo_library
Battery Cooper

Named after Lieutenant George A. Cooper of the 15th U.S Infantry, construction on Battery Cooper began in December of 1905 and finished one year later.

The original design utilized two 6-inch Model 1903 rapid-fire guns mounted on disappearing carriages. This ...

photo_library library_music photo_library
Battery 234

Construction of Battery 234 began as an answer to the increased naval threat of German and Japanese forces during the Second World War. This emplacement utilized a 6" turret-like shield-gun, featuring a steel shell that protected its crew from machine-gun ...

photo_library library_music photo_library
Putnam County Historic Museum, Bronson-Mulholland House

Native American exhibits feature cultures from the St. Johns River and include artifacts and interpretive panels.

Information provided by Florida Department of State.

photo_library
menu
more_vert