Along the banks of the Suwannee River, discover White Springs’ history from the 1800s to the early 1900s that inspired this mural. Depicted, are images of key historical landmarks in White Springs, including a rendition of the Seminole tribe; one of White Springs' early indigenous groups; the White Sulphur Springs bathhouse, one of Florida's earliest tourist attractions; the railroad used by timber companies, which brought industry, commerce, and tourists to the area; as well as the Florida Normal College, which attracted students, teachers, and businesses to the Town of White Springs.

You will also find memorable characters from books written by Florida authors (or pertaining to relevant Florida history) woven throughout these historic images. On the left, paddling her canoe is Billie Wind, the main Seminole protagonist from Jean Craighhead George's novel The Talking Earth. Towards the center is Jody and his adopted deer, Flag, from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings'; The Yearling. Towards the  right, from Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, Janie and Tea Cake are resting beneath a majestic live oak tree.

In the far right corner, a stack of books features Ernest Hemingway's The Strange Country and Patrick D. Smith's A Land Remembered, as well as titles by local authors, such as Sudye Cauthen's Southern Comforts – Rooted in a Florida Place, Johnny Bullard's Black Runs the River, Jimmy Deas' Let Me Tell You a Story, and Tracy Woodard's The Documented History of White Springs, Florida.