The Beaches in Jacksonville Beach in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Oesterreicher-McCormick Homestead

In Honor of Vic & Mary Lenoble

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, July 12, 2017

1. Oesterreicher-McCormick Homestead Marker

Inscription. The Oesterreicher-McCormick Homestead was built in 1873, and is one of the oldest remaining homes in the Beaches area. The building is a rare example of cracker-style architecture that was used in Florida. One of the main features of this architectural style includes a shaded front porch – an important addition to southern homes in the hot and humid days before air conditioning as it provided relief from the sun and capitalized on access to breezes that could come in from the beach. The home was donated by the J.T. and Jean McCormick family, and was previously located on the McCormick Ranch in Palm Valley. It was moved to Pablo Historical Park in 2015.

Erected by Beaches Museum & History Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 30° 17.312′ N, 81° 23.648′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in Duval County. It is in The Beaches. It is at the intersection of Pablo Avenue (U.S. 90) and North 5th Street, on the left when traveling west on Pablo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker

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is at or near this postal address: 381 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach FL 32250, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast,

in Greater Jacksonville,

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pablo Beach FEC Foreman's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Doolittle's 1922 Record Flight (within shouting distance of this marker); Porter Wood Burning Locomotive (within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Locomotive No.7 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pablo Beach Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Settlers At Ruby, Florida (about 300 feet away); Beaches Museum Chapel (about 300 feet

Photographed by Jay Kravetz, July 12, 2017

2. Oesterreicher-McCormick Homestead Marker

away); Mayport Depot (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville Beach.

Also see . . . Beaches Museum & History Park. (Submitted on September 11, 2017.)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 765 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 10, 2017, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.