Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Jessamine Flowers Link
1870-1973
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 19, 2017
1. Jessamine Flowers Link Marker
In 1913, Jessamine Link established Magnolia Troop One, the second Girl Scout Troop in the United States. This was just one year after Juliette Gordon Low organized the country's first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. What is now Hyde Park United Methodist Church in Tampa served as sponsor for the troop.Mrs. Link made significant contributions to the improvement of life for local girls and the community, and to the enhancement of women overall. When she started Tampa's first Girl Scout troop, the community became more aware of what girls could achieve. Girl Scouting gave them the opportunity to explore interests outside traditional female roles. During World War I the girls rolled bandages, delivered Western Union messages, helped feed soldiers, and sold Liberty Bonds. Mrs. Link led the troop through many other service projects and activities such as primitive camping, nature hikes, poetry lessons and field trips.
The Girl Scout program was an unusual and progressive concept in the early 20th century, but one that is prevalent here today because of our local founder Jessamine Link.
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • War, World I • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 27° 56.495′ N, 82° 27.926′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of West Platt Street and South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Platt Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West Platt Street, Tampa FL 33606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Col. Peter O. Knight (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hutchinson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Spanishtown Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Clara Barton (approx. ¼ mile away); United Spanish War Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Tampa Bay Hotel (approx. 0.3 miles away); De Soto (approx. 0.3 miles away); Florida's First Catholic Martyrs (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 19, 2017
2. Jessamine Flowers Link Marker with Hyde Park United Methodist Church in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 437 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
