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A Grandfather Cypress Tree trunk on the Suwannee River at Otter Springs River Landing 2011
What's left of the Grandfather Cypress tree remains after Vandals tried to burn and chop it down. Otter Springs Landing 2012
~ The Suwannee River at Rock Bluff, Florida flows downstream making it's way to the Gulf of Mexico ~
~ Sun illumination on Suwannee River beach at Rock Bluff, Florida ~
~ A peaceful day on the bank of the Suwannee River captured this view of the River at Rock Bluff, Florida ~
~ My Father's (Raymond Hilliard) profession as a Well Driller inspired me to become a member of Clean Water Action ~
I have been here since days of old ~ These waters have run for you through wind rain and cold ~ And from this rivers edge I have fed you ~ And I've sustained life for your forefathers too ~ I'm the old Suwannee River ~ David Clay @ 1983
In 1539, De Soto invaded the Narrow Gap village of "Curryville". Among the dead was a gaint young Indian Warrior with a massive head and two rows of perfect teeth, both upper and lower.
Suwannee River Sunset 2006
~ Vice Chief of the North Bay Clan of the Lower Muskogee Creek Indian Tribe ~ David's Cousin Eugene Frederick Nigels
The Upper Suwannee River on a peaceful afternoon ~ Photo courtesy of my good friend, Julie Stump
The historic Isaac P. Hardee Plantation house was built around 1860. Legendary Black Union Soldier, Jerry Goldwire married a former Hardee slave girl and remained in the area unharmed.
In 1539, Long Pond was home to the Timucuan Indians. Spanish explorer, Hernando De Soto and his Soldiers invaded the "Anhiarka" village at Narrow Gap. Many were massacred or taken captive leaving behind a 60 ft burial mound.
Shell Mound Island, here in Florida, was created by Archaic period Eastern Woodland Indians as they discarded oyster and clam shells used as a food resource. This gateway to the Gulf of Mexico was inhabited by this culture by at least 1,000 years.
Fargo, Georgia ~ Where the Okefenokee Swamp meets the Suwannee River, was home to the Lower Creek Indians. In 1750, they were driven from the land and fled down the Suwannee River into Florida.
While vacationing in St Augustine Florida, I met these guys. I named the manniquins "Grey Owl and Eagle Heart" Photo 1983
Florida sunshine on the Upper Suwannee River ~ Photo courtesy of my good friend, Julie Stump
The “City of Hawkinsville” was the largest and last Steamboat to be stationed on the Suwannee River. It was abandoned on May 19, 1922. Photo taken when the River was low, revealing part of the boat hull. The Railroad Trestle built 1919 sits in background
Blood Sisters ~ Diane Schmitz (left) and Gloria Hilliard (right) modeling 4-H Project Outfits *1972*
David and Gloria Clay ~ Our Wedding Day 2001
Florida Seminole Chief Billy Bowlegs and his Warriors fought General Andrew Jackson's Army in what was to become known as the "1st Seminole War of 1818", along side their friends and neighbors, the Black Seminoles of Florida ~ Photo dated 1852
Local Historian, Author Ruth Verrill (1900-1972) loved people and animals. Wrote "The Romantic and Historical Levy County"
Still indifference to it all ~ Like a mighty spreading oak ~ We stand tall ~ Vice Chief Frederick Nigels
Chiefland High School Graduation 1976
I discovered this quartz crystal in 1968 ~ I call this my medicine rock
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