Best answer i have, would be from the Indian tribe that lived in the areas... No real other information I can find
The Seminole Indians were known to have been in the area during the Second Seminole War (1835-1842). They gave the region the name Chassahowitzka, meaning “pumpkin hanging place.” The pumpkin referred to was a small climbing variety that is now rare and perhaps even extinct.
Thanks! Your answer is awaiting moderation.