Inverness in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Inverness Woman's Club

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

1. The Inverness Woman's Club Marker

Inscription. This building was reportedly constructed in the early 1900's as a library. It was later occupied by School Superintendent R.L. Turner until the 1912 Courthouse was constructed and his office moved there. In 1917 the Woman's Club of Inverness was formed. The building was enlarged in 1922, paid off in 1926, and then became a library. The Kiwanis Club, chartered in 1925, was also housed here in 1925/26, and the members of the Woman's Club served lunch to them to raise funds. In the early 1960's, the library was moved to another location. The Inverness Woman's Club was active during WWI, forming a committee for the Red Cross and rolled bandages as well as knitted sweaters, scarves and lap covers for the servicemen. They planted oak trees at the grammar school, naming them for Inverness boys in the Armed Services. Inverness Woman's Club organized the first PTA in Citrus County, and furnished a room in the late 1950's for the newly built Citrus Memorial Hospital. The Junior/Senior prom was held here in 1945. Woman's Club community services included aiding meals on wheels, Citrus United Basket, Inverness Care Center, Hacienda

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Girl's Ranch, Girl and Boy Scouts, Red Cross, Cancer Society, Heart Association and All Children's Hospital. The building was purchased in 1999 by George Derewenko and Linda Bega and used for private enterprise.
City of Inverness, Florida
Dedicated October 2004
by Joe and Linda Bega

Erected 2004 by City of Inverness, Florida, and Joe & Linda Rega.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2004.

Location. 28° 50.149′ N, 82° 20.013′ W. Marker is in Inverness, Florida, in Citrus County. It is on West Main Street (Gulf to Lake Highway) (State Road 44) east of South Osceola Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 311 West Main Street, Inverness FL 34450, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

The Inverness Woman's Club Marker (<i>wide view; marker in shrub, left of sidewalk</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

2. The Inverness Woman's Club Marker (wide view; marker in shrub, left of sidewalk)

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: The George Carter House (within shouting distance of this marker); J. K. Kelly House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); R. O. Hicks House (about 400 feet away); The Bank of Inverness (about 600 feet away); Citizens Bank (about 700 feet away); Inverness Masonic Temple (about 700 feet away); 106 N. Pine Street (about 700 feet away); The Dime Store (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Inverness.

More about this marker. Marker is a large metal plaque, mounted horizontally on a waist-high metal post.

Regarding The Inverness Woman's Club. This building is currently occupied by a real estate firm.

Also see . . . Woman's Club. George Derewenko and Linda Bega purchased the building in 1999. At the time of the historic plaque

The Inverness Woman's Club (<i>northeast corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

3. The Inverness Woman's Club (northeast corner view)

dedication in October 2004, Landmark Realty occupied it. (Submitted on November 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

The Inverness Woman's Club (<i>northwest corner view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, November 1, 2018

4. The Inverness Woman's Club (northwest corner view)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.