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Gun Emplacement #3

Gun Emplacement #3

The site of a Confederate gun emplacement at Torreya State Park, located near Apalachicola River. During the Civil War, the Confederacy stationed guns in the area to prevent Union gunboats from accessing the Apalachicola River, then an important interstate commerce route.
Galleries: 1861 to 1865: Civil War, Florida Parks, Liberty, Trails, Footpaths, Boardwalks, etc
Keywords: civil war, confederate, gun emplacement,, gun pit, torreya, torreya state park
Photo Location: Torreya State Park, Bristol, FL
Photographer: Dr. Roy Winkelman
Date of Photo: 02/20/2005
Device Make: Canon
Device Model: Canon PowerShot A95
Original Dimensions: 2592×1944
Picture Orientation: Landscape
GPS Coordinates: 30°34'36.07"N 84°56'55.56"W
Picture Number: 12103