Destination:Tucson Fort Fanning in Fanning Springs, Florida
I am always ready to check out old forts, and anything to do with the history of Indigenous Peoples in Florida . This one was Fort Fanning in Fanning Springs, Florida. It stood above the banks of the Suwannee River, ( I can never hear that name without also hearing my gramma singing that old song, any time we crossed over the river...) and was abandoned after the end of the Second Seminole War. It is mostly just a giant field, with a replica of the fort gate. The town itself is pretty depressing, due mostly to the “corruption” of the current mayor ( I was told this by a local gent walking his dog). Evidently all the money the town has , goes to pay the salaries of his two deadbeat offspring. My source told me that the mayor created jobs for them when he came into office. Nepotism at its worst. The park across from the fort is neglected and shabby, and covered with bad graffiti. Very sad. But the fort is right on 19 , and easy to stop at. Good spot for picnicking or just stretching your legs....
Suwannee River and abandoned sailboat....
Gate and entrance to park....
Tag in the park across from the fort....
Oak tree in front of the Suwannee River...
Not sure what this is , but they have it on lockdown, so it must be super important....