Florida State Road 19
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State Road 19 is a Florida State Road in Putnam
, Marion
, and Lake
counties. It runs from Groveland
to Palatka
. It provides access to areas in Ocala National Forest
, like Pittman
.
, where SR 33 becomes a hidden state route concurrent with westbound SR 50 until it reaches Mascotte
and becomes a county road. SR 19 runs 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north and curves to the northeast before entering the wetlands of Little Everglades, and encounters a parclo interchange with US 27
. The southbound on-off ramps lead directly to the southbound interchange with Florida's Turnpike
. Later the road curves from northeast to northwest at the intersection of Lake County Road 455 and then back to north at Quiet Cove Road before reaching Howey-in-the-Hills, where it adopts the name Palm Avenue. Here SR 19 meets the intersection of Revels Road and East Revels Road, the former of which is an insignificant dirt road, while the latter is a road that leads to the coast of Little Lake Harris. SR 19 then makes another right curve where it passes Taylor Memorial Cemetery and curves back north as it approaches the heart of town. The first site it approaches as it curves north is the Howey Academy on the southeast corner of South Palm Avenue and East Lakeview Avenue. The next major intersection is a blinker light at Central Avenue, which is near the local library and police station. Here, South Palm Avenue becomes North Paim Avenue, and West Central Boulevard becomes East Central Boulevard. After passing Citrus Avenue, and the historic Howey Mansion
as it curves northwest, SR 19 serves as the eastern terminus of Former SR 48 and then turns right to cross over the Lake Harris Bridge, which divides Lake Harris from Little Lake Harris. From there, the road officially enters the Tavares
City Limits, but the land surrounding the road doesn't. Along the way, SR 19 intersects such roads as Lake County Road 448/North Eichelberger Road then becomes a four-lane divided highway where it serves as the northern terminus of Lake County Road 561. From here the road runs along an abandoned railroad line that previously ran along CR 561, but borh SR 19 and that former railroad line run along the west coast of Lake Dora.
By the time Tavares' territory is more spread out and includes more than just SR 19, it crosses a bridge over the Dead River just before the intersection with Lake County Road 452 (West Main Street). CR 452 secretly joins SR 19 in a concurrency. The intersection of Lake County Road Old 441 contains a rail trail on the south side, and serves as part of a wye intersection where northbound SR 19 joins southbound US 441
and eastbound SR 44 through the rest of Tavares where CR 452 branches off onto Lake Eustis Drive while US 441-SR 19-44 cross a bridge over Lake Juniata. Between Mount Homer Road and David Walker Drive, the triplex crosses into Eustis
until it encounters an interchange where part of Lake CR 19A terminates. US 441-SR 44 continue eastward, while SR 19 turns north at this interchange.
. This split terminates just north of Laurel Oak Drive, and the road becomes a divided highway once again, with the first intersection being another segment of Lake County Road 452. Here the road runs along the west side of Trout Lake for a short distance and well after that intersects Lake CR 44A (Jennifer Lane). The road remains 4 lanes wide through Dora Vista and then curves northeast where it croses Lake Umatilla in Umatilla
and the becomes a two lane highway at the south end of the concurrency with Lake County Road 450 (West Ocala Street). Umatilla Boulevard begins on the northwest corner of this intersection and runs parallel to SR 19 until it reaches Lake Street. The right of way for a separate northbound lane is clear evidence for a proposed widening of SR 19. The concurrency ends at East Collins Street where CR 450 continues east and SR 19 continues north.
Even as it passes along the west side of Lake Pearl, the right of way can be found. One clear sign the road is approaching Ocala National Forest
is the U.S. Forest Services Ranger Station on the opposite side of the road. Immediatley the road runs along the west side of Lake Gibson as the right-of-way for the northbound lane ends and one for a southbound lane begins. Along some tree farms, SR 19 crosses over from Umatilla to Altoona
. In downtown Altoona, SR 19 shares a one block concurrency with westbound Former SR 42, and more than a dozen blocks later the road becomes a spur of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway as it officially enters Ocala National Forest. The first segment of the forest is the Lake Dorr Recreational Area in Pittman. Within this area is the Pittman Visitor's Center. Further north, a dirt road runs northeast before SR 19 serves as the western terminus of Lake County Road 445. Later National Forest Service Road 573 intersects the road at a northwest to southeast angle. SR 19 curves northeast again and then northwest as it approaches Sellers Lake and the intersection of County Road 445A near Astor Park, the last major intersection in Lake County. Soon enough, it passes the Beakman Lake Recreational Area, but beyond that point the rest of the surroundings consist of purely wilderness and occasional intersections with NFS dirt roads, as well as the U.S. Navy's Pinecastle Bombing Range. The road crosses the Lake-Marion County
Line and serves as the southern terminus of the Backwoods Trail before intersecting SR 40 northwest of Wildcat Lake.
, which is part of the St. Johns River
. From here it turns northwest, until it briefly becomes a two-lane divided highway at the intersection of Marion County Road 314 (Salt Springs Highway) in Salt Springs
, and then turns straight north again where it later intersects Marion County Road 316 and Northeast 142nd Place Road. A frontage road can be found on the southwest corner of SR 19 and CR 316. After this intersection the road crosses the Marion-Putnam County
Line. Somewhere north of here, deep within the forest, Backwoods Trail moves onto a National Forest Road, but the Black Bear Scenic Byway continues its concurrency with SR 19. Further north it runs along a bridge that crosses the Ocklawaha River
3 miles (4.8 km) north of that bridge, the road climbs an embankment for a higher bridge over the Cross Florida Barge Canal
. Upon descending the top of this bridge the road intersects Putnam CR 310 which secretly joins SR 19 as it turns northeast, leaving Ocala National Forest. Despite leaving Ocala National Forest, the area surrounding SR 19 remains mostly forest land for another 5 miles (8 km). After crossing the right-of-way for a series of power lines, the forest thins out as road turns north momentarily then curves to the northeast again. Near Mud Lake, the road crosses the five-way intersection of Silver Lake Boulevard and Round Lake Road, Putnam CR 310 branches off to the southeast and Round Lake Road branches off to the north.
North of West Rellim Drive, the right-of-way for new eastbound lanes are exposed, then widens to a divided highway near the Palatka
City Limits in the vicinity of the local Wal-Mart Supercenter. After the intersection of South Moody Road, SR 19 curves slightly north and SR 20
(Crill Avenue) is the first major intersection in Palatka. The road crosses two other intersections before reaching the Palatka Mall and descending slightly toward SR 100 (Reid Street). This is the last major intersection along SR 19, and all others north of here are side streets. After a slight curve to the right, it becomes easy to see the Seminole Nuclear Power Plant further to the north. As it passes by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and runs along the north side of an athletic field, SR 19 finally ends at the intersection of U.S. 17
, which contains controlled ramps within the divider.
Putnam County, Florida
Putnam County is a county located in the state of Florida. The entire county makes up the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau 2009 estimate for the county was 72,893 . Its county seat is Palatka, Florida. The county is centrally...
, Marion
Marion County, Florida
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
, and Lake
Lake County, Florida
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares...
counties. It runs from Groveland
Groveland, Florida
Groveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 7,647...
to Palatka
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
. It provides access to areas in Ocala National Forest
Ocala National Forest
The Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in the U.S. state of Florida and covers approximately of Central Florida. It is located three miles east of Ocala and southeast of Gainesville...
, like Pittman
Pittman, Florida
Pittman is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pittman is located at ....
.
Groveland to Tavares
Florida State Road 19 begins in Groveland at Florida State Road 50 just west of the northern terminus of Florida State Road 33Florida State Road 33
State Road 33 is a road running through Lake and Polk counties in Florida.-Route description:State Road 33 begins in Lakeland off US 92 and heads north to Polk City. From there, it traverses through mostly rural farmland into Lake County and Groveland. In Groveland, it intersects and begins a ...
, where SR 33 becomes a hidden state route concurrent with westbound SR 50 until it reaches Mascotte
Mascotte, Florida
Mascotte is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,687 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 4,363 . It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area....
and becomes a county road. SR 19 runs 6 miles (9.7 km) to the north and curves to the northeast before entering the wetlands of Little Everglades, and encounters a parclo interchange with US 27
U.S. Route 27 in Florida
U.S. Route 27 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from the South Florida Metropolitan Area northwest to the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Throughout the state, US 27 has been designated the Claude Pepper Memorial Highway by the Florida State Legislature...
. The southbound on-off ramps lead directly to the southbound interchange with Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike , designated as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and originally known as the Sunshine State Parkway is a north–south toll road that runs through 11 counties in the Florida peninsula, from U.S...
. Later the road curves from northeast to northwest at the intersection of Lake County Road 455 and then back to north at Quiet Cove Road before reaching Howey-in-the-Hills, where it adopts the name Palm Avenue. Here SR 19 meets the intersection of Revels Road and East Revels Road, the former of which is an insignificant dirt road, while the latter is a road that leads to the coast of Little Lake Harris. SR 19 then makes another right curve where it passes Taylor Memorial Cemetery and curves back north as it approaches the heart of town. The first site it approaches as it curves north is the Howey Academy on the southeast corner of South Palm Avenue and East Lakeview Avenue. The next major intersection is a blinker light at Central Avenue, which is near the local library and police station. Here, South Palm Avenue becomes North Paim Avenue, and West Central Boulevard becomes East Central Boulevard. After passing Citrus Avenue, and the historic Howey Mansion
Howey House
The Howey House is a historic home in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, United States. It is located on Citrus Street. On January 27, 1983, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.-References and external links:* at * at...
as it curves northwest, SR 19 serves as the eastern terminus of Former SR 48 and then turns right to cross over the Lake Harris Bridge, which divides Lake Harris from Little Lake Harris. From there, the road officially enters the Tavares
Tavares, Florida
Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 13,746. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area...
City Limits, but the land surrounding the road doesn't. Along the way, SR 19 intersects such roads as Lake County Road 448/North Eichelberger Road then becomes a four-lane divided highway where it serves as the northern terminus of Lake County Road 561. From here the road runs along an abandoned railroad line that previously ran along CR 561, but borh SR 19 and that former railroad line run along the west coast of Lake Dora.
By the time Tavares' territory is more spread out and includes more than just SR 19, it crosses a bridge over the Dead River just before the intersection with Lake County Road 452 (West Main Street). CR 452 secretly joins SR 19 in a concurrency. The intersection of Lake County Road Old 441 contains a rail trail on the south side, and serves as part of a wye intersection where northbound SR 19 joins southbound US 441
U.S. Route 441 in Florida
U.S. Route 441 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from Miami in South Florida northwest to the Georgia border north of the Lake City area....
and eastbound SR 44 through the rest of Tavares where CR 452 branches off onto Lake Eustis Drive while US 441-SR 19-44 cross a bridge over Lake Juniata. Between Mount Homer Road and David Walker Drive, the triplex crosses into Eustis
Eustis, Florida
Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,106 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 19,129. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:...
until it encounters an interchange where part of Lake CR 19A terminates. US 441-SR 44 continue eastward, while SR 19 turns north at this interchange.
North of Tavares thru Ocala National Forest
Within Downtown Eustis, the SR 19 splits onto two separate one-way streets, Northbound SR 19 shifts onto Grove Street, while southbound SR 19 remains on Bay Street. Both the northbound and southbound segments are part of the Eustis Commercial Historic DistrictEustis Commercial Historic District
The Eustis Commercial Historic District is a U.S. historic district located in Eustis, Florida. The district is bounded roughly Lake Eustis, McDonald Avenue, Grove Street and Orange Avenue.-External links:* at...
. This split terminates just north of Laurel Oak Drive, and the road becomes a divided highway once again, with the first intersection being another segment of Lake County Road 452. Here the road runs along the west side of Trout Lake for a short distance and well after that intersects Lake CR 44A (Jennifer Lane). The road remains 4 lanes wide through Dora Vista and then curves northeast where it croses Lake Umatilla in Umatilla
Umatilla, Florida
Umatilla is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. It was named after Umatilla, Oregon. The population was 2,214 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2004 estimates, the city had a population of 2,502. Umatilla is known as the Gateway to the Ocala National Forest,...
and the becomes a two lane highway at the south end of the concurrency with Lake County Road 450 (West Ocala Street). Umatilla Boulevard begins on the northwest corner of this intersection and runs parallel to SR 19 until it reaches Lake Street. The right of way for a separate northbound lane is clear evidence for a proposed widening of SR 19. The concurrency ends at East Collins Street where CR 450 continues east and SR 19 continues north.
Even as it passes along the west side of Lake Pearl, the right of way can be found. One clear sign the road is approaching Ocala National Forest
Ocala National Forest
The Ocala National Forest is the second largest National Forest in the U.S. state of Florida and covers approximately of Central Florida. It is located three miles east of Ocala and southeast of Gainesville...
is the U.S. Forest Services Ranger Station on the opposite side of the road. Immediatley the road runs along the west side of Lake Gibson as the right-of-way for the northbound lane ends and one for a southbound lane begins. Along some tree farms, SR 19 crosses over from Umatilla to Altoona
Altoona, Florida
Altoona is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Altoona is located at ....
. In downtown Altoona, SR 19 shares a one block concurrency with westbound Former SR 42, and more than a dozen blocks later the road becomes a spur of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway as it officially enters Ocala National Forest. The first segment of the forest is the Lake Dorr Recreational Area in Pittman. Within this area is the Pittman Visitor's Center. Further north, a dirt road runs northeast before SR 19 serves as the western terminus of Lake County Road 445. Later National Forest Service Road 573 intersects the road at a northwest to southeast angle. SR 19 curves northeast again and then northwest as it approaches Sellers Lake and the intersection of County Road 445A near Astor Park, the last major intersection in Lake County. Soon enough, it passes the Beakman Lake Recreational Area, but beyond that point the rest of the surroundings consist of purely wilderness and occasional intersections with NFS dirt roads, as well as the U.S. Navy's Pinecastle Bombing Range. The road crosses the Lake-Marion County
Marion County, Florida
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala....
Line and serves as the southern terminus of the Backwoods Trail before intersecting SR 40 northwest of Wildcat Lake.
Marion County to Palatka
Continuing north of SR 40, the road takes a brief easterly turn where it crosses a bridge over Juniper Creek, but then turns north again to dominate the western shores of Lake GeorgeLake George (Florida)
Lake George or Lake Welaka is a broad and shallow brackish lake on the St. Johns River in the U.S. state of Florida.-Geography:Lake George is six miles wide and eleven miles long, with an average depth of 8 feet . The west side of the lake is encompassed in the Ocala National Forest...
, which is part of the St. Johns River
St. Johns River
The St. Johns River is the longest river in the U.S. state of Florida and its most significant for commercial and recreational use. At long, it winds through or borders twelve counties, three of which are the state's largest. The drop in elevation from the headwaters to the mouth is less than ;...
. From here it turns northwest, until it briefly becomes a two-lane divided highway at the intersection of Marion County Road 314 (Salt Springs Highway) in Salt Springs
Salt Springs, Florida
Salt Springs is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near Lake George. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, and then turns straight north again where it later intersects Marion County Road 316 and Northeast 142nd Place Road. A frontage road can be found on the southwest corner of SR 19 and CR 316. After this intersection the road crosses the Marion-Putnam County
Putnam County, Florida
Putnam County is a county located in the state of Florida. The entire county makes up the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau 2009 estimate for the county was 72,893 . Its county seat is Palatka, Florida. The county is centrally...
Line. Somewhere north of here, deep within the forest, Backwoods Trail moves onto a National Forest Road, but the Black Bear Scenic Byway continues its concurrency with SR 19. Further north it runs along a bridge that crosses the Ocklawaha River
Ocklawaha River
The Ocklawaha River flows north from central Florida until it joins the St. Johns River near Palatka. Its name is a corruption of ak-lowahe, Creek for "muddy"....
3 miles (4.8 km) north of that bridge, the road climbs an embankment for a higher bridge over the Cross Florida Barge Canal
Cross Florida Barge Canal
The Cross Florida Barge Canal was a canal project to connect the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean across Florida for barge traffic. Two sections were built but the project was cancelled, mainly for environmental reasons. It is now a protected green belt corridor, one mile wide...
. Upon descending the top of this bridge the road intersects Putnam CR 310 which secretly joins SR 19 as it turns northeast, leaving Ocala National Forest. Despite leaving Ocala National Forest, the area surrounding SR 19 remains mostly forest land for another 5 miles (8 km). After crossing the right-of-way for a series of power lines, the forest thins out as road turns north momentarily then curves to the northeast again. Near Mud Lake, the road crosses the five-way intersection of Silver Lake Boulevard and Round Lake Road, Putnam CR 310 branches off to the southeast and Round Lake Road branches off to the north.
North of West Rellim Drive, the right-of-way for new eastbound lanes are exposed, then widens to a divided highway near the Palatka
Palatka, Florida
Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka...
City Limits in the vicinity of the local Wal-Mart Supercenter. After the intersection of South Moody Road, SR 19 curves slightly north and SR 20
Florida State Road 20
State Road 20 is an east–west route across northern Florida and the Florida Panhandle.-Route description:The western terminus of State Road 20 is at State Road 85 in Niceville. The route proceeds east through Blountstown, crossing the Apalachicola River on the Trammell Bridge, then proceeding...
(Crill Avenue) is the first major intersection in Palatka. The road crosses two other intersections before reaching the Palatka Mall and descending slightly toward SR 100 (Reid Street). This is the last major intersection along SR 19, and all others north of here are side streets. After a slight curve to the right, it becomes easy to see the Seminole Nuclear Power Plant further to the north. As it passes by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office, and runs along the north side of an athletic field, SR 19 finally ends at the intersection of U.S. 17
U.S. Route 17 in Florida
U.S. Route 17 in Florida is a north–south United States Highway. It runs from the Punta Gorda, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area northeast to the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan Area....
, which contains controlled ramps within the divider.
Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile | Destinations | Notes |
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| Lake Lake County, Florida Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of the 2000 Census, the population was 210,528. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 307,243. Its county seat is Tavares... |
Groveland Groveland, Florida Groveland is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 2,360 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 7,647... |
0.0 | Southern terminus. Hidden SR 33 concurrency, | |
| Little Everglades | Parclo interchange. Southwest ramps lead to southbound Florida's Turnpike Florida's Turnpike Florida's Turnpike , designated as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, and originally known as the Sunshine State Parkway is a north–south toll road that runs through 11 counties in the Florida peninsula, from U.S... . |
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| Howey-in-the-Hills Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida Howey-in-the-Hills is a town in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 956 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 1,248. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-History:... |
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| Lake Harris-Little Lake Harris | Lake Harris Bridge | |||
| Tavares Tavares, Florida Tavares is a city in central Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Lake County. The population was 9,700 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 13,746. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area... |
 Old CR 441 |
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| Eustis Eustis, Florida Eustis is a city in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 15,106 at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau estimated the population in 2008 to be 19,129. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:... |
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| Altoona Altoona, Florida Altoona is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 88 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Altoona is located at .... |
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| Pittman Pittman, Florida Pittman is a census-designated place in Lake County, Florida, United States. The population was 192 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Pittman is located at .... |
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| Marion Marion County, Florida Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate for the county is 316,183. Its county seat is Ocala.... |
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| Juniper Creek Bridge | ||||
| Salt Springs Salt Springs, Florida Salt Springs is an unincorporated community in Marion County, Florida, United States. It is located near Lake George. The community is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.... |
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| Putnam Putnam County, Florida Putnam County is a county located in the state of Florida. The entire county makes up the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2000, the population was 70,423. The U.S. Census Bureau 2009 estimate for the county was 72,893 . Its county seat is Palatka, Florida. The county is centrally... |
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| Ocklawaha River Ocklawaha River The Ocklawaha River flows north from central Florida until it joins the St. Johns River near Palatka. Its name is a corruption of ak-lowahe, Creek for "muddy".... Bridge |
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| Cross Florida Barge Canal Cross Florida Barge Canal The Cross Florida Barge Canal was a canal project to connect the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean across Florida for barge traffic. Two sections were built but the project was cancelled, mainly for environmental reasons. It is now a protected green belt corridor, one mile wide... Bridge |
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| Rodman | Putnam CR 310 secretly joins SR 19 | |||
| Putnam CR 310 leaves SR 19 at Silver Lake Drive | ||||
| Palatka Palatka, Florida Palatka is a city in Putnam County, Florida, United States. The population was 10,033 at the 2000 census. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 10,796. It is the county seat of Putnam County and includes East Palatka. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka... |
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| 89.0 | Northern terminus | |||