Pierson in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Quarter's House

Barberville Pioneer Settlement

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 15, 2019

1. Quarters House Marker

Inscription. Built in the 1920's, the house was moved from New Smyrna Beach in 1997. The shotgun style is indicative of the homes built to quarter workers in the Naval Stores Industry (turpentine). The structures were cheaply built and occupants frequently "papered" their walls with cardboard and news paper to insulate the interior.

Erected by Barberville Pioneer Settlement.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.

Location. 29° 10.987′ N, 81° 25.437′ W. Marker is in Pierson, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker is on Lightfoot Lane south of County Road 3, on the right when traveling south. Marker located within the Barberville Pioneer Settlement. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1776 Lightfoot Lane, Pierson FL 32180, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Convict Cage Wagon (a few steps from this marker); Midway Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Settlement Firehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomoka Turpentine Still (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Pierson Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis Log Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Swedish Pioneer Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierson.

Also see . . . Barberville Pioneer Settlement. Barberville Pioneer Settlement was founded in 1976 and is a private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization registered with the State Florida. The centerpiece of the Barberville Pioneer Settlement is the original Barberville Central High School (c 1919), a National Register of Historic Places site. Many historical buildings and artifacts that may otherwise have been destroyed have been relocated to the “Settlement’s” grounds. The site is also the original home of Volusia County’s oldest two story brick residence, the Joseph Underhill House (c 1879). (Submitted on June 22, 2019.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 15, 2019

2. Quarters House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.