[Visions of Yankeetown]
The Visions of Yankeetown Virtual Photo Album Archive

Welcome to the archive of Vision's photographs. If you would like to add a comment to an archived picture, please send an email to webmaster@yankeetown.com. Click the thumbnails below for the larger pictures.

cemetary2

Grave markers for Sarah and Ben Putt, on the current site of the Shell station in Inglis. Rumor has it the markers were removed and the graves paved over. Anyone seeing ghosts on the corner of 19 and 40?

Added by andy,
25 January 2006 at 1931

inglis tae kwon do 2

Patrick, Andy, and Gary, back when nothing could possibly be more important than TKD.

Added by Andy,
31 July 1999 at 0858

hey man someone needs to tell the guy on the right to do some situps!!!

Added by gary,
18 September 1999 at 2215

andy seely in november 1999

Me at my 'Going Away' supper on the event of my separation from the USAF.

Added by Andy,
1 March 2000 at 2223

Coast Guard Circa 1979

This fishing boat may have been caught with contraband onboard, however I cannot remember for sure.

Added by Jim VanMiddlesworth,
11 April 2005 at 2216

Good to see some other pic's come up of the houseboat.

Added by johnny,
29 May 2005 at 2036

Photo 041005 005

this is a photo from my back yard in surburban L.A. As pretty as it may be, it will never add up to the many beautiful sunsets I've seen back home. I sure do miss them....and the people!!!

Added by Jim Tourigny,
21 April 2005 at 2352

I love yankeetown

Added by ,
29 October 2005 at 1531

old yankeetown still

This still was operated by some enterprising residents of Yankeetown around the 1930 time-frame. The exact date of the picture is not known. The young man leaning against the tree is my grandfather, K. Runnels. I'm not sure who the others in the picture are, but perhaps someone viewing the web page could identify them.

Added by Michael Helmey,
20 February 1999 at 1844

yktknottsPC

1956 I think, Post card picture of the famous Yankeetown "Glass House" owned by the Eugene Knotts family. They threw no stones! Great folks, always glad to let us show our relatives and visitors the home.

Added by J,
17 August 2002 at 2344

I remember stopping to admire the Glass House when we would take a ride on the River. Absolutely Beautiful!

Added by Evelyn Meeks,
29 August 2002 at 0849

Christmas in Yankeetown always meant a trip down by Gene and Norma Knotts glass house at 1 Genie Court. They would take a large cedar tree, cut it in half, put one half in the house and mount the other half on the roof. It looked like it went right through the roof. If you were on their Christmas card list you got a picture of the decorated 2 story tree on a post card. Life then and now is great!!!

Added by Sally Price,
2 January 2003 at 0140

My wife and I are purchasing the "Glass House" at 1 Genie Court. I am very interested in the history of the home. I would love to find an old post card like this one to frame, or at least to scan. If anyone knows anything of the history of the "Glass House" we would love to hear it. Was there an architect, and if so, who? Were there any other customs regarding the home in addition to the Christmas tree through the roof? I would love to hear any stories that involve the home. We have fallen in love with Yankeetown, and any information you can provide us would really be appreciated. Thanks.

Added by John & Nancy Smith,
18 April 2003 at 0032

I spent many a happy hour in that house as a child. Gene and Norma were great friends my parents. Jane and Elton Jones of Ocala, Florida. Before I was born my dad was principal of the high school in Yankeetown. Then principal of Ocala High School. I used to go down for long weekends and weeks in the summer in the late 50's with Ruth Fohl the councilor at the Ocala High. She was great friends of my parents also. I loved playing in the piano shaped pool. Gene used to take me out fishing in the gulf in a big boat that he built himself We used to fish right off the platform that hung out over the river also. Norma used to bake bread almost every day and we all enjoyed eating it fresh out of the oven. I seem to remember the only rooms without glass walls were the bath rooms. Norma tried to teach me how to play the organ they had in the livingroom, but I had no musical talent. I remember their old house where their children grew up. My older sister and brother were friends of their children. I hope you love the house as much as I did. I always dreamed of having a home like that some day. Best wishes and happiness always, Kay

Added by Kay Jones Voge,
20 May 2003 at 2130

yankeetown

ytjune2

Another one from Bird Creek Bridge, June, 2000.

Added by Eric Weber,
1 February 2001 at 1128

jeff1

The "End of the Road" in Yankeetown. Submitted by Jeff Tyler.

Added by Andy,
15 May 1999 at 0858

This picture was taken at the bridge located just before where County Road 40 ends in Yankeetown. This location is notable as the spot where Elvis Prestley filmed scenes from "Follow That Dream".

Added by JEFF TYLER,
20 May 1999 at 1747

Jeff, I just wan't to say "What a great shot!" I grew up in Inglis and have been gone for a few years, that is one view I realy do miss. Thanks KT

Added by Karen Thompson,
28 July 1999 at 2137

This view from Bird Creek Bridge looking North is one of the most photographed places in Yankeetown.(no 2 shots are the same) Elvis filmed Follow that Dream here in 1961.(It was first given the name....Pioneer Go Home.

Added by Sally Price,
3 November 1999 at 1738

Jeff, you should submit this picture to Webshots.com... could be worth a few $$

Added by shawn,
30 November 1999 at 1940

view of old yankeetown from 1958

The Nelson Robinson House, 5303 Riverside Drive, Yankeetown. Submitted by Mary McKay.

Added by Andy,
22 August 1999 at 0918

CIMG0008

marce060

Sue Seely (middle) with her son Andy and Daughter-in-law, Heather taken in 1997...

Added by Sue Seely,
6 April 1999 at 1220

6th grade 1987a

Library Circa 1979

Mr Pulford

8th grade 1988

pigeon key

This is the 7th & 8th grade honor students at Pigeon Key in September of '99. I'm the one in the middle of the sign with the hat on.

Added by Melinda Biggs,
17 November 2000 at 1614

image1

Her's a pic in the area can you guess where it is??

Added by Mr_knat,
5 March 2000 at 0243

5764EndofRoadSunset

November, 2004 Sunset taken from the Beach area near the "end of the road" in Yankeetown.

Added by John Smith,
15 November 2004 at 1144

This is what I miss in Orlando

Added by Suzanne "Sue" Tillman,
23 November 2004 at 1055

picture

USCG_station-houseboat_"Yankeetown_Fl"_ 1977_John Lawlor

Added by John Lawlor,
7 April 2001 at 0958

I remember this Coast Guard station when it was first brought to Yankeetown. One soul lived there for six months with no electricity, only plumbing and alot of candles.

Added by Richard Post,
8 April 2001 at 2133

That would be Kim Turnidge of Utah, Richard. He left shortly after trashing his bike and hurting his back. The houseboat was initially moored upriver against the south bank for a spell.

Added by Eric Weber,
17 April 2001 at 1221

Kim was my best friend and a Mormon. We had a nice station when I was there-1977. Alot of good memories.

Added by John Lawlor,
5 August 2002 at 1151

I was stationed with Kim from 1975-1976. He was a cool dude. Had a Yamaha 400 bike and a Triumph TR-6.This photo brings back a lot of memories

Added by David Barker,
27 September 2002 at 1342

I remember the cook "Cookie" on the boat and Chief Sam Harris. Sue Cassady and I ate a lot of fried chicken in that kitchen when the chief wasn't there. How about the Saint Bernard!!! I loved those good ole carefree days!!!

Added by Sally Price,
2 January 2003 at 0116

I remember the way the Coast Guard took care of Yankeetown Boat,CO. My parents could always count on them in times of crisis such as when we had the major fire at the marina in the 80's and when we had another boat fire. Without them I don't know what we would have done. Thanks guys you are the best.

Added by Sue Tillman,
8 August 2003 at 1122

Does anyone remember anything about Sue Tillman's post about the fire at the marinas? I'm trying to piece together the history and dates of the marinas. Please email me. Thanks.

Added by Jeremy,
7 July 2005 at 0734

highway 90 bridge in inglis

Contrary to the title this is the Hwy 19 bridge crossing the Withlacoochee River in Inglis when it was wooden. OH.... the good ole days!!!!

Added by Sally Price,
3 November 1999 at 1832

8thgrade1987a

Christmas Parade 006

ytmarina

Where the shrimp boats tie up to the pilings - Yankeetown Marina, January 2000.

Added by Eric Weber,
1 February 2001 at 1119

Picture009

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Yes, I grew up!!! I keep hearing from all the people I know in Yankeetown how the last time they saw me, I was just a kid. I'm not a kid anymore. To all my friends, I love ya! Life is awesome and God is greater!!!!

Added by Evelyn (Kennedy) Meeks,
19 October 2005 at 1141

Christmas Parade 002

Christmas Parade 009

gymbr032

Ground Breaking for the Gym at Yankeetown School. April 16, 1999. Pictured: Audrey Richards (donated $2000), Principal, Terry Traylor, Carol Runnels, Bank Manager,Carolyn Risher, Mayor of Inglis, Ollie Lynch, former school board member, Jenny Shuster, current school board member,Mr. Nobles, construction forman, and Cliff Norris, Levy County Assistant Supt. of Schools.

Added by Sue Seely,
22 April 1999 at 0614

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spillway

arial photo of the Inglis Spillway taken in 1998....

Added by Sue Seely,
18 March 1999 at 0613

memorial day rain

Welcome rain Memorial Day 2000. I believe this is A F Knotts original home @ 6005 Riverside Dr.

Added by Jim VanMiddlesworth,
31 May 2000 at 0343

izaac-new-2

The rebuilt Izaac Walton Lodge looks much the same from the river...Photo taken February 2001

Added by Eric Weber,
2 March 2001 at 1503

Great picture and makes a great background on computer - right click and click on set as background.

Added by John Lawlor,
22 August 2003 at 2338

mouth of river memorial day 2000

Family photo

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mr pulford

one of a kind...

Added by ,
4 October 2000 at 1730

I Loved Mr. Pulford And His Ukelele back in Yankeetown Elementary...This Wonderful Man and His Fellow Teachers of that Time, Mrs.Daisy,Mrs.Alkire, Mrs. Boyer et al... Greatly Enriched my Childhood!!!I will NEVER Forget them or those Wonderful Yankeetown Years...

Added by Hilda ,
23 October 2000 at 2332

inglis tae kwon do 1

The winners of the Halloween Parade, way back in 1991? 1992?

Added by Andy,
31 July 1999 at 0858

inglis 2

Waterbong Hill being prepped for one of those Citrus County Helicopter-attracting events. Name that car! (Extra points to name the guy in the passenger seat!!)

Added by Andy,
31 July 1999 at 0858

Hey, could that be Jim? If not I'll take a zero for the day.

Added by melanie (mccranie) estrada,
22 August 1999 at 2048

If I am not mistaken, this is a 1980 Chevrolet Chevette. 4-door. Automatic.With approximatly (..hum)101,000 miles. I also believe the passenger was Jim.

Added by Jeff Tyler,
12 October 1999 at 2028

An A+ for all involved! Jeff, you get extra credit. But then again, it is(was) your car! What times we had in that spot, arriving in that car.

Added by andy,
2 January 2000 at 1524

Maybe it was me. Those days were very fuzzy times (if you know what i mean!!) It is not to ask who was in the front seat but what the person in the front seat was doing???? He He He!

Added by Jim Tourigny,
27 January 2000 at 1014

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Santa visits Yankeetown Prek and HeadStart...We love Santa

Added by friend of santa,
18 December 2004 at 0318

thats my little cousin

Added by jennifer,
20 February 2006 at 1109

gator2

This big'un was nesting down by the mouth of Bennett's Creek, spring 2000.

Added by Eric Weber,
1 February 2001 at 1107

new lodge-2

The rebuilt Lodge opened for business summer 2000. Congrats Wayne and Linda! Photo February 2001.

Added by Eric Weber,
2 March 2001 at 1507

Stopped in the town to see the folks that distribute the amazing Eventors lights, fell in love with the town. It is like a powerful step back in time to one of the richest environments, those that oldtimers of west Florida know intimately.

Added by Sara McCarty,
24 December 2001 at 0316

hi, loved the site I lived in ytwn for year.. my dad is jack sparks, and my family is the mekelburgs,sparks, and a few others. someday i will end up back there/ retired am currently back in michigan getting the career thing and kid raising out of the way.. take care. see yall soon.

Added by Dale Lamoreaux,
28 May 2002 at 1409

The Isaac Walton Lodge sat right in front of my bus stop and I remember a pay phone out front that we used to use every morning to call the operator to ask the time. And there was a large stump where we'd play King of the Mountain every morning. I don't remember ever going inside but I knew the outside of that building and the land very well.

Added by Evelyn Kennedy Meeks,
6 August 2002 at 2221

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4-h-1

Wow! Blast from the past! It's the very first Yankeetown School Marine Science team! I think this is from "87 when we won regionals even though we were probably the youngest team there. The photo is in the Cedar Key Auditorium, where the competition was held. I think the people in the picture are: Back Row, from the left; Either Mrs. Pate or Stacey, Dawn Tesmier, Unknown, Cari Hill, Chris Dees, Me (Toni), Mrs. Sturtevant (mom). Front row, from the left; Byron Pate, Unknown (or is that Byron?), Matt Fleming, Big Matt FLeming. Those were the days! Mrs. Gaitanis' 2nd/3rd grade split class. I wonder where everyone is now? If you're in this picture, please E-Mail me! And kudos to who

Added by Toni Lee Sturtevant,
23 October 2000 at 2106

hey toni lee, I added this picture. Its one of the few old pictures that I have.

Added by Matt Fleming,
31 October 2000 at 0845

Kayla and Jess

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island-1

anie

buddy

Hello, my name is Buddy Smith. I don't know if anyone remembers me, but if you do write me an email. I went to Yankeetown School in Kindergarten, 4th, and 8th grades. Some of my relatives are Patricia Rollen, Alice Priest (Young), John, Tina, Rena, and Skeeter. Give me a holler if you want. Thank you.

Added by Buddy Smith,
8 July 1999 at 1929

I would like to say HELLO to my cousin buddy, i am shelly, grand daughter of tina rollen, daughter of susan hall, and neice of patricia rollen, and i want to say to say hi to you buddy, i miss you i havnt seen you in a long time.

Added by shelly catron,
24 November 1999 at 0949

langleys pool

Not sure, but I think these two are Gary Stevens and Cathy Scola.

Added by ,
30 December 2000 at 1012

group

Parsons Memorial Presbyterian Church Picnic, July 11,1999

Added by Sue Seely,
11 July 1999 at 1651

truck

field day 1976

I was highly competative in the challenging paper-plate-discus circuit. Unfortunately, a life-threatening paper cut knocked me out of the Olympics the following year. -- andy

Added by Andy,
2 January 2006 at 1832

buzzards in yankeetown

andy yankeetown

andyjimmy

These were the Fun years.....Baseball...does anyone recognize these two?

Added by ,
3 January 2003 at 0510

Jimmy's the good lookin' one!

Added by Andy,
17 November 2003 at 1358

but i like your smile

Added by mom,
20 August 2005 at 0145

That is a great picture of you two. I am so glad I found this website. You guys sure kept us in stitches through the years from Yankeetown to Dunnellon.

Added by Leslie (Beasley) Deakins,
1 November 2005 at 1833

thirdgrade

This is my 3'rd grade class at Yankeetown, 1975. To the best of my recollection, these are: (front, L - R) Skipper LaFrance, Tim Gibson, Shane Neeld; (2'nd Row, L - R) ??, Andy White, Clay Thompson, April Yapp, Shaun Pope, Lynn Price, Effie Kennedy, Tony Dixon; (3'rd Row, L - R) Doyle Watson, James Ceclarz, Nam Sun Cho, Jackie Sparks, Tracey Stevens, Sherry Watson, Suzanne Borowski, Cindy Vorisek; (Back Row, L - R) Mrs. Colson, ??, Tara Reid, ??, Christie Cobb, Terri Caton, David Nichols, ??, David Sourdiff. If I have any names wrong, or if you can identify someone I couldn't remember, please add a comment.

Added by Tim,
20 July 2005 at 0820

cranes

Thank you Andy for adding this to Visions of Yankeetown. I took this just east of the Bird Creek bridge on the north side of LCR 40 in the fall of 1999 while I was recovering from a kidney transplant. Both Yankeetown and the photography were good medicine. Peter Langley

Added by Peter Langley,
18 January 2000 at 1844

spilway

Inglis Spillway - February, 2001

Added by Eric Weber,
2 March 2001 at 1459

yankeetown1

Florida 004

END OF THE ROAD

this is a very nice photo. I am looking for some old photos of the fish house on Riverside Dr. if anyone could help me out that would be great. my son is in high school at ridgewood in new port richey and is doing a detailed family tree / history report and is lacking old photos. we had a bunch but through the years floods ect. kinda took some. also I am the daughter of a McCranie wich is one of 13. if anyone is interested / or knows any of them and would like to contact someone try www.McCranieclan.com thank you and any help will be greatly appreciated. dillingerv@bellsouth.net is how I can be contacted. Violet Dillinger

Added by violet,
2 October 2005 at 0750

i lived in yankeetown for 8 years and swam at the end of the road dozens of times

Added by jennifer,
25 February 2006 at 1320

Nice Pic Love your town

Added by JOEL ,
24 May 2006 at 0444

Hi and thank you for your comments. still if any pics are avail. please send them to my new address - dillingerv@earthlink.net

Added by violet,
13 June 2006 at 1203

I remember many a @#$#faced night at the end of the road. I time after a save the manatee event in inglis we went down and mark jumped in the fire we made. Good times!

Added by john jenkins,
2 November 2006 at 1001

tkd

From 1987.

Added by Andy,
5 January 2006 at 0419

pond bird reflections

This is a picture at the end of CR 40 in Yankeetown towards dusk. It was taken in either late September or early October, 1999, during my period of recovery from my kidney transplant. Peter Langley

Added by Peter Langley,
4 February 2000 at 1046

inglis 3

One day I had my Porsche out at the end of the road and got it stuck.

Added by Andy,
31 July 1999 at 0858

sun set on hickory island

I grew up in Yankeetown and one of the things I remember most, was my father taking pictures of sunsets. This photgraph dipicts the beauty and serenity of those moments.

Added by Betsy Gibbs,
3 November 1999 at 1710

Purty !!

Added by ,
18 February 2000 at 1930

This photograph really shows the beauty and tranquility of our extraordinary community.

Added by Melinda Biggs,
14 April 2000 at 0106

Christmas Parade 012

new lodge

The rebuilt Lodge opened for business summer 2000. Congrats Wayne and Linda! Photo February 2001.

Added by Eric Weber,
2 March 2001 at 1507

yankeetown2

bobbie10033

Bobbi grew up and went to school here. Now she's back and all grown up. Welcome back,Bobbi

Added by Kathy Burch,
9 January 2005 at 1936

thats really nasty and who cares. she should go back and have some work done on her self. thanks rufus

Added by rufus,
18 March 2005 at 0630

maybe "DUFUS" would like to leave a picture of his her self so we can all tell them how we think they look! Because the comment they made about "Bobbi" already speaks volumes about their personality! Btw, "BOBBI" is a very pretty girl!!

Added by tuff_guys,
16 October 2005 at 0941

Where is my Hottie Bobbie? I dont know who this Duffis Is But, WE KNOW Bobi Is Prettttty FN' HoT' ~^ME^~

Added by RabbiT,
31 May 2006 at 2004

Where is my Hottie Bobbie? I dont know who this Duffis Is But, WE KNOW Bobi Is Prettttty FN' HoT' ~^ME^~

Added by RabbiT,
31 May 2006 at 2005

P8100025

A recent shot looking down stream at the Yankeetown water tower.

Added by John Hampton,
24 May 2005 at 0646

dodgers 1980ish

Middle coach is Joey Baylor. Second from left, middle row, bubble-in-progress is Jim Tourigny. Third from left, front row, goofy grin, is Andy Seely. Fifth from left, front row, hat bigger'n 'is head, looks like Gary Hawes. Far right front row looks like Gary Stephens.

Added by Andy,
2 January 2006 at 1841

The Coach on the left with the gray shirt is David Williams.
Added by Andy Barnes. 1 August 2010.

snakes

I never did find any snakes in this house out near Lebannon Station ... talk about false advertising!

Added by Andy,
25 July 1999 at 1136

school

I took this arial photo in 1998 of Yankeetown School...

Added by Sue Seely,
18 March 1999 at 0610

Christmas Parade 005

Sunset

whom ever took these should post them on www.saveyankeetown.com they are wonderful. but now it seems to be everything some are trying to change. read a link or 2 on save yankeetown-you'll understand.

Added by ,
13 June 2006 at 1227