Monteocha, Florida Explained

Monteocha is an unincorporated rural community in northern Alachua County, Florida, near the Santa Fe River. A post office was opened in Monteocha in 1889, and closed in 1913. The Homowo-Afi African Cultural and Educational Festival has been held annually in Monteocha since 2005. Alachua County's Monteocha Park is located in the neighboring community of Gordon.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Maps

• Web site: 2007. Florida Railroads - Alachua County, 1900. July 13, 2021. Florida Center for Instructional Technology.
• Web site: 2008. Monteocha, 1936. July 13, 2021. Florida Center for Instructional Technology.

29.7964°N -82.2854°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Feature detail report for Monteocha. July 11, 2021. USGS GNIS.
2. Book: Bradbury. Alford G.. Hallock. E. Story. A chronology of Florida post offices. Florida Federation of Stamp Clubs. 1962. 56.
3. News: Tinker. Cleveland. July 30, 2009. Monteocha area to host annual festival. Gainesville Guardian. July 13, 2021.
4. News: Tinker. Cleveland. August 7, 2019. Local festival promotes African culture, history. Gainesville Guardian. July 13, 2021.
5. Web site: Monteocha Park. July 11, 2021. Alachua County Parks and Open Space.