Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Formal Gardens
Washington Oaks Historic District
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
1. Formal Gardens Marker
Mrs. Louise P. Young was a talented gardener. She designed the ornamental and planned the fruit orchards at Washington Oaks. Her favorite plants were azaleas, camellias, orchids and citrus, all of which remain in the gardens today. After the death of Owen D. Young in 1962, Mrs. Young donated the land to the Florida Park Service, specifying that the gardens be maintained for the enjoyment of the public. Washington Oaks Garden officially opened as a State Park on July 1, 1964. (Marker Number 5.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1964.
Location. 29° 37.885′ N, 81° 12.518′ W. Marker is in Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler County. Marker can be reached from Old State Road A1A, half a mile west of North Oceanshore Boulevard, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Studio (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Citrus Groves (about 300 feet away); Mr. Young’s Office
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
2. Formal Gardens Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
3. Photo Insert: Center Right Gardens c. 1950s
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
4. Photo Insert: Bottom Right Land prior cultivation
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
5. Historic Register Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
6. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 21, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 21, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
