Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Courthouse Square
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 2008
1. Courthouse Square Marker
Inscription.
Courthouse Square. . For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this square in 1848, 1855 and 1891. The latter a unique red brick, silver domed building, designed by J.A. Wood, architect of H.B. Plant's famed Tampa Bay Hotel, was demolished in 1952.
For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this square in 1848, 1855 and 1891. The latter a unique red brick, silver domed building, designed by J.A. Wood, architect of H.B. Plant's famed Tampa Bay Hotel, was demolished in 1952.
Erected 1972 by Tampa Historical Society In Cooperation With Marine Bank and Trust Co.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 27° 56.904′ N, 82° 27.484′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of East Madison Street and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Seen here to the left of the corner of Franklin and Madison
Photographed By AGS Media, July 31, 2010
5. Tampa Police Headquarters
Built on the former Courthouse Square
Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010
6. Courthouse Square Marker and the Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial
The marker is in the distance, below the American flag.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008
7. Police Fallen Officers Memorial
Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008
8. Police Fallen Officers Memorial
Photographed By AGS Media, July 31, 2010
9. Fallen Officers Memorial at Tampa Police Headquarters
The flags of the USA and the City of Tampa are shown at half-mast following the June 29, 2010 deaths of two officers in the line of duty.
Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010
10. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, left panel
Roll Call of HonorCaptain Samuel J. Carter, June 2, 1905 · Officer Henry R. Lett, September 24, 1922 · Sergeant Thomas M. Chevis, April 7 1938 · Detective Arthur L. Berry, January 31, 1941 · Officer Richard S. Booth, November 28, 1943 · Officer Carl F. Chastain, February 12, 1958 · Officer William D. Krikava, January 1, 1965 · Detective Kenneth D. Berlin, Jr., September 27, 1975 · Officer Anthony W. Williams, November 3, 1975 · Sergeant Gary S. Pricher, November 4, 1983 · Officer Norris Epps, Jr., January 18, 1995 · Officer Lois M. Marrero, July 6, 2001 · Corporal Michael J. Roberts, August 19, 2009
Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010
11. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, right panel
Roll Call of HonorOfficer John McCormick, September 26, 1895 · Officer James Ronco, May 27, 1916 · Office Bryan A. Reese, August 29, 1935 · Detective Joe Nance, October 1, 1939 · Detective Lester H. Henley, April 11, 1941 · Officer Morris D. Lopez, July 9, 1949 · Officer Rolla L. Standau, November 29, 1963 · Corporal John R. Collier, December 5, 1970 · Sergeant Richard Lee Cloud, October 23, 1975 · Detective Gerald A. Rauft, July 24, 1981 · Officer Porfirio Soto, Jr., December 30, 1988 · Detective Randy S. Bell, May 19, 1998 · Detective Ricky J. Childers, May 19, 1998 · Detective Juan A. Serrano, February 25, 2006 · Officer Jeffrey A. Kocab, June 29, 2010 · Officer David L. Curtis, June 29, 2010
Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010
12. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial
Town Marshall Joseph S. Walker, Port Tampa City Killed in the performance of his duties on September 25, 1915
Police Officer Juan Nales, City of West Tampa Killed in the performance of his duties on July 18, 1920
Memorials to officers from the former cities of Port Tampa and West Tampa (annexed by the City of Tampa in 1961 and 1925, respectively)
Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010
13. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial
Emblem of Police shield draped with a black band of mourning
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,494 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 7, 8. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.