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Alexander Spring (Alexander Springs)
In short
One of the cleanest great springs in Florida is Alexander Spring. This is a gorgeous swimming place, although, alligators happen to enjoy the life there as well.
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In detail
Alexander Spring is a beautiful spring with a large spring pool with dimensions of 91 by 79 meters, reaching a depth of up to 7.6 meters. The pool is filled with crystal clear, blue-green water. The spring is characterized by a group of closely located vents that create a visible boil on the surface from the bank. There is also a short underwater cave in the limestone wall at the vent, which is several meters long but diving into it is not allowed.
The water temperature remains constant at 22°C throughout the year, making it an excellent swimming spot for good swimmers due to its great depth. The limestone bedrock around the vent adds to the scenic beauty of the area.
Alexander Spring gives rise to Alexander Springs Creek, a river that spans between 15 to 40 meters in width. The creek flows through forests and marshes for approximately 16 kilometers before joining the St. Johns River.
The landscape surrounding Alexander Spring is idyllic, featuring subtropical forests with occasional cabbage palms and other trees. This spring stands out for its cleanliness, as it has low pollution levels compared to most other springs in Florida. Together with Silver Glen Springs, Alexander Spring is considered one of the cleanest springs in the state.
The area around Alexander Spring has been known since prehistoric times and holds cultural significance. The Timucuan people left behind a mound of shells and crayfish near the spring, which now serves as a picnic area. Similar to other large springs, Alexander Spring was a sacred place for local people before European colonization.
In summer 2023, an aggressive alligator was reported to be living in the spring. (2.)
References
- Minimums Flow Determination for Alexander Springs, Lake Country, Florida, Bureau of Resource Evaluation and Modeling St. Johns River Water Management District, Palatka, Florida, 2017. Accessed on September 9, 2023.
- Ethan Budowsky, Alexander Springs closed after second alligator incident in a week, WCJB.com, July 18, 2023. Accessed on September 27, 2023.
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