Episode 178: DeLeon Springs: Reclaiming Enslaved People's History, Waterskiing Elephants, and Pancakes

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This week, Florida Spectacular takes a deep dive into DeLeon Springs. Rick and Cathy talk about the first people who lived in the area, EuroAmerican settlers, and the history of the sugar mill and plantation that formed around the spring. They end the podcast talking about the more "roadside Florida" aspects of the spring, including, of course, waterskiing elephants and make-your-own pancakes.

Links We Mentioned

De Leon Springs State Park

Old Florida's Finest: DeLeon Springs

A deeper dive into the spring

Stetson project abut enslaved people at DeLeon Springs

Queenie the Waterskiing elephant

Waterskiing elephants at DeLeon Springs

Liz and Queenie

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