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Unit Name: Cedar Key Museum State Park<br />

Acres: 18.69 Managing<br />

Agency:<br />

Description:<br />

DRP<br />

Current Management Plan<br />

Approved:<br />

Picturesque Cedar Key was a thriving port city and railroad connection during the 19th century. The<br />

Cedar Key Museum State Park contains exhibits that depict the town’s colorful history during that<br />

era. Part <strong>of</strong> the collection has sea shells and Indian artifacts collected by Saint Clair Whitman, the<br />

founder <strong>of</strong> the first museum in Cedar Key. A short nature trail gives visitors the opportunity to see<br />

wildlife, birds, and native vegetation <strong>of</strong> the island.<br />

Accomplishments:<br />

Other<br />

• Started “Festival <strong>of</strong> Trees” annual special event during the holiday season.<br />

165<br />

2003

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