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FLORIDA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY-I5TH ANNUAL REPORT 
SAND AND GRAVEL 
The sand produced in Florida is used principally in building for 
mixing in concrete and mortar. Other reported uses are, paving or road 
making and engine sand. The gravel is reported as being used only for 
paving and road making. The total production of sand and gravel in 
192 2 was 246,849 short tons, valued at $147,924. 
Acme Sand Company, Leesburg. 
Escambia Sand and Gravel Company, Flomaton, Ala., and Tarzan, Fla. 
Crystal River Rock Company, Crystal River and Leesburg. 
Florida Gravel Company, Quincy and River Junction. 
Interlachen Sand and Gravel Company, Interlachen. 
Lake Weir Washed Sand Company, Ocala. 
Leesburg Sand and Supply Company, Leesburg. 
Tallahassee Pressed Brick Company, Havana. 
Tampa Sand and Shell Company, Tampa. 
White Sand Company, Orlando. 
A. T. Thomas Company, Ocala. 
SAND-LIME BRICK 
Two companies were actively engaged in the manufacture of sand- 
lime brick in Florida during 1922. The production and value is included 
in the table showing the total mineral production of the State for the 
years 1921 and 1922. The companies reporting production were: 
Bond Sandstone Brick Company, Lake Helen. 
Plant City Brick Company, Plant City and Tampa. 
