Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Young Home
Washington Oaks Historick District
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
1. Young Home Marker
This riverside cottage was the winter home of Owen D. and Louise P. Young. The Youngs primary residence was in Van Homesville, New York. After much consideration, the Youngs decided to build their Washington Oaks home on this raised bank along the Matanzas River rather than beachside on the Atlantic Ocean. They preferred the protection of the oak hammock forest and the beautiful vistas of the river and marshes at sunset. The Youngs received many guests including national and state dignitaries, and enjoyed entertaining on the porches shaded by these majestic oaks.
Erected by William & Maxine Ferrence. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 37.827′ N, 81° 12.549′ W. Marker is in Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler County. It can be reached from Old State Road A1A half a mile west of North Oceanshore Boulevard (State Road A1A), on the right when traveling south. Marker located within Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd, Palm Coast FL 32137, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast. 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: Washington Oaks Gardens (a few steps from this marker); Formal Gardens
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
2. Young Home Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
3. Young House
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
4. Historic Map
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
5. Young Home Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 17, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
