Florida State Facts - Florida History Firsts : 1763 - The first graded road built in Florida was Old Kings Road in 1763. It was named for King George of England.
Florida State History Timeline ; 1763 - Britain gained control of Florida in 1763 in exchange for Havana, Cuba, which the British had captured from Spain during the Seven Years' War (1756-63). Spain evacuated Florida after the exchange, leaving the province virtually empty. At that time, St. Augustine was still a garrison community with fewer than five hundred houses, and Pensacola also was a small military town.
Welcome to the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway Santos paved bike/walking trail that is approximately 16 or so miles in length and is divided into 4 Tract’s, Ross Prairie, Shangri-La, 49th Avenue and Santos. You can find camping at the Ross Prairie Trailhead, the Shangri-La Trailhead and the Santos Trailhead. The access time for the bike trail is from 8 am until sundown every day. This cache is located in the 49th Ave Tract. There are rest spots along the trail and the only facilities are at the trailheads. Bring water and snacks along with your other items.
This is Florida and you will see wildlife and find things that will sting, bite scratch, trip, poke or cause a rash. Along this paved trail there are emergency information markings painted in yellow on the trail. It gives 911 as the number to call and the location you are at.