RATTLESNAKE

NAME: Rattlesnake
COUNTY: Hillsborough
ROADS: 2WD
GRID: 3
CLIMATE: Fine
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime 		COMMENTS: No residents. SR 92 just before you cross the Gandy Bridge on the south side of the road. Now a new Marine Patrol Station.
REMAINS: Nothing

In the 1930's a gentleman by the name of George End moved from Arcadia and started a Rattlesnake canning business in what he called the town of Rattlesnake. He was granted a town and a Post Office. He had a snake pit attraction, general store, post office, and a cannery for Rattlesnake meat. he died from the bite of one of his own rattlesnakes. Although it was annexed to Tampa in the 50's the name still appears on some sectional maps. Submitted by: Mike Woodfin

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Evidence of former community of Rattlesnake, found along the nature trail at the townsite
Courtesy Jim Pike

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Old block and city curb, next to Marine Patrol Station/Rattlesnake townsite
Courtesy Jim Pike

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Concrete and brick remains hidden in with the bushes, Tampa Bay park next to Marine Patrol station/former townsite area
Courtesy Jim Pike

 


Rattlesnake
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Rattlesnake Post Office
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

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George Edge handling rattlesnakes at his Rattlesnake, FL canning plant
Courtesy Michael Woodfin


Rattlesnake
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Rattlesnake
Courtesy Mike Woodfin


Rattlesnake
Courtesy Mike Woodfin

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