Pass of the Salamatoto River Marker, Picolata FL

Pass of the Salamatoto River Marker Picolata FL This marker is located in St Johns County on SR 13 & SR 208 at Picolata Road. The text on the marker reads as : Here where the St. Johns River narrows, was a natural crossing used by Indians, and later by the Spaniards, in pushing west. A Spanish fort, built in 1700, protected the crossing and trail that led to Apalache, near Tallahassee. From 1836 to 1870, a stage line, connecting with river steamers, ran from this point to St. Augustine. Sponsors: in cooperation with St. Johns County Historical Commissionhttps://digitalcommons.unf.edu/historical_architecture_main/4563/thumbnail.jp