Fragments of an Earlier World

Guardian of the Jungle

Obverse:

This Giant Guardian of the Jungle Has maintained its Silent watch for more than 300 yrs.

Reverse:

SUWANNEE RIVER JUNGLE DRIVE – SCENE OF OLD MAN RIVER
On U.S. Hiway 19 – 112 Miles South of Tallahassee – 150 North of St. Petersburg. 3 mile drive by carriage reminiscent of Stephen Foster's time, along the famous Suwannee River. A never forgotten journey into the historic past. A top West Coast attraction!

Publisher:

Florida Speaks Corp., St Petersburg, Fla.

MNM#01-01399

A bulbous burl with a lumpy face which was a highlighted landmark along the horse-drawn carriage ride at the Suwannee River Jungle Drive tourist park from 1946 to 1967. The park is now privately owned and the tree presumably still keeps its silent watch over the river.

GPS 29°35'16.98" N, 82°57'30.887" W (approximate location)

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