The Peace River @ Paynes Creek Historic State Park, 888 Lake Branch Road, Bowling Green, Florida, USA / Opened: 1981 / 410-acre park

During the 1840s, tensions between the settlers and Seminole Indians prompted authorities to establish a trading post in Florida's interior, away from settlements.

Built in early 1849, the post was attacked and destroyed by renegade Indians that summer. In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established to control the Seminoles. The Seminoles never attacked the fort, but the Army was nearly defeated by mosquitoes.

Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails through the park's natural areas. Paynes Creek and the adjoining Peace River provide opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and fishing.

The 410-acre park opened to the public in 1981. Although nothing remains of the fort or the trading post, visitors can learn about their history at the park's visitor center.

Credit for the data above is given to the following website:
www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/paynes-creek-h...

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Taken on: January 19, 2020

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