Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Hillsborough County Historical Cemetery For All People
5901 North 22nd Street
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, February 26, 2017
1. Hillsborough County Historical Cemetery For All People Marker
Inscription.
Hillsborough County Historical Cemetery For All People. 5901 North 22nd Street. Florida's constitution requires the following: "Counties shall provide for inhabitants who by reason of age, infirmity or misfortune may have claims upon the aid and sympathy of society." Hence, in 1905, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a 128-acre farm for the sum of $12,500 to be developed for a county farm, cemetery, hospital, and tuberculous (TB) sanatorium. In 1906, J.L. Reed was contracted for the burial of paupers in "Potter's Field"-a one-acre plot reserved for the cemetery. Indigent or unknown persons were buried in this cemetery using stone markers. Each marker was inscribed with only a number, to track the identity of the deceased. The list of burials was maintained by the County Department of Public Assistance and the County Medical Examiner's office. It is believed that as many as 839 Hillsborough County residents were buried at the cemetery. Due to a fire, there are no present records of the grave site plot plans. However, a list of names and death dates remains on file.
Florida's constitution requires the following: "Counties shall provide for inhabitants who by reason of age, infirmity or misfortune may have claims upon the aid and sympathy of society." Hence, in 1905, the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners approved the purchase of a 128-acre farm for the sum of $12,500 to be developed for a county farm, cemetery, hospital, and tuberculous (TB) sanatorium. In 1906, J.L. Reed was contracted for the burial of paupers in "Potter's Field"-a one-acre plot reserved for the cemetery. Indigent or unknown persons were buried in this cemetery using stone markers. Each marker was inscribed with only a number, to track the identity of the deceased. The list of burials was maintained by the County Department of Public Assistance and the County Medical Examiner's office. It is believed that as many as 839 Hillsborough County residents were buried at the cemetery. Due to a fire, there are no present records of the grave site plot plans. However, a list of names and death dates remains on file.
Erected 2015 by Hillsborough County Historical Commission and the Hillsborough County Historical Advisory Council.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 28°
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0.051′ N, 82° 26.08′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of North 22nd Street and East Clifton Street, on the right when traveling north on North 22nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5901 North 22nd Street, Tampa FL 33610, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Hillsborough County Historical Cemetery For All People Marker and cemetery behind wall.
Gate is locked and no admittance is allowed. No markers are visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 85 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
