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Dunnellon, Florida: Discovery of Phosphate in Florida

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Address:
FL-40, Dunnellon, FL
Directions:
From US-41 in downtown Dunnellon, turn west at the stoplight onto FL-40/Pennsylvania Ave. Drive to the stop sign, then turn right onto Cedar St. Drive about one mile. The marker will be one the left, just past Oak Bend Village.
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Discovery of Phosphate in Florida

A historical marker reminds all of where Florida's third largest industry began.

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Historical marker.

Discovery of Phosphate in Florida

An easy roadside stop with paved pull-off area. The historical marker is in good shape.

[EC, 03/25/2024]

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