Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Life on the Florida Frontier: The Stephens Family

Manatee Village Historical Park

Life on the Florida Frontier marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

1. Life on the Florida Frontier marker

Inscription.
For much of Florida’s history, the home was essential to all family activities and to survival. This included the care of children, preparation of meals, protection from the elements, and entertainment. Families gathered in kitchens and parlors to read, sew, whittle or talk at the end of the day, much like many families today gather to watch television.

Come inside to learn more about the family that built and lived in this remarkable home. Find out why pioneers designed their homes like this and how they survived living in the wilds of Florida.

Erected by Manatee County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 27° 29.698′ N, 82° 32.857′ W. Marker is in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Manatee Avenue East (State Road 64) and 14th Street East, on the right when traveling east. Located inside the Manatee Village Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 Manatee Ave East, Bradenton FL 34208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Florida Naval Stores (a few steps from this marker); The Stephens House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fogarty Boat Works

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Bassett Chapter (within shouting distance of this marker); The Potter Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Smokehouse, Syrup Kettle and Sugar Cane Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wiggins Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Manatee Burying Ground (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bradenton.

Also see . . . Manatee Village Historical Park. (Submitted on April 5, 2019.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

2. Life on the Florida Frontier Marker

The Stephens Family House with marker in the backround image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

3. The Stephens Family House with marker in the backround

Stephens House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

4. Stephens House

Manatee Village Historical Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

5. Manatee Village Historical Plaque

Manatee Village Historical Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, March 7, 2019

6. Manatee Village Historical Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on April 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on April 4, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.