EDGEVILLE

NAME: Edgeville COUNTY: Manatee ROADS: 2WD GRID: 2 CLIMATE: Hot in Summer BEST TIME TO VISIT: Anytime

COMMENTS: None. Corner of SR 70 and Sugar Bowl Road. REMAINS: Nothing

There was a fairly good size turpentine operation with a turpentine still and essential businesses at this corner in the 1920's. Most early Florida turpentine camps moved on when the supply was exhausted. The owner's name was Edge which accounts for the town name. Submitted by: Mike Woodfin

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