Andrew Jackson Waterhole Park

"Andrew Jackson was a repugnant person. The state of Florida should be ashamed to continue glorifying his historical existence."

"THE JACKSON TRAIL On December 26, 1817, U.S. Secretary of War John C. Calhoun directed General Andrew Jackson to protect citizens trying to settle in Florida. Jackson arrived in Florida with the largest army ever to invade the state to date-2,000 Creek Warriors and 1,000 Georgia and Tennessee militiamen. After leaving Nashville, Tennessee, they traveled through Georgia and on to Florida, winding up in Suwannee- Old Town (now Dixie County). Jackson's goal was to remove the Indians, destroy their homes and confiscate their horses, cattle and food and slaves. In four days he had killed or driven off all Indians and escaped slaves. Near this spot, in April 1818, while on a "seek and find" mission. Jackson and his army captured Indian traders Robert Armbrister and Alexander Arbuthnot. They were British subjects who were supposed to be protected by a truce between England and the United States. Jackson had Arbuthnot hanged and Armbrister shot. which almost caused a war between the two countries. The Jackson Trail ran alongside Highway 19, branching south to the Coast on the west side of what is now the Horseshoe Beach Road (Highway 351). - 439 FLORIDA HERITAGE SITE SPONSORED BY THE DIXIE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE FLORIDA OEPARTMENT OF STATE 2001"

"Quite. Hot in the summer. Great place to get peace and quiet. Mind traffic though"

"Interesting information on the sign about the area. There are some covered picnic tables. Has a electrical hookup but don't know if it works. No restrooms or water."

"The park itself is fairly small but there are some benches and a fair amount of space for lawn activities or for kids to spread out and play during a small picnic."