Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Manatee came from various goverment sources (GNIS, FIPS), we also found mention of Manatee in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Manatee. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Manatee is contained in a comprehensive list of Post Offices that was created by Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<1>

From that list:

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Manatee:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Express Office, no Railroad mentioned

List of Post Offices in the United States (1870)
Published by the Government Printing Office

SPV's Comprehensive Railroad Atlas of North America - Southeast
Written by: Walker, Mike
Published by Steam Powered Video (SPV), 1999
(Available from Amazon.com)

Shell Oil Road Map for Florida (1956)
Published by Shell Oil Company

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Manatee. See our Misc Page for Manatee for more information.

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Manatee. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Manatee County: www.co.manatee.fl.us/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/