Palm Coast in Flagler County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Caretaker’s Residence
Washington Oaks Historic District
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
1. Caretaker’s Residence Marker
Owen and Louise Young retained several staff members to tend the gardens, orchards, buildings and farm animals. No employee was more devoted to Mr. and Mrs. Young than Francisco Lopez, who served as the Young’s cook, chauffeur and groundskeeper for 45 years. The caretakers residence included an unusual addition – a smokehouse with a steep pyramidal copper roof. Francisco Lopez used the smokehouse to prepare wild hogs, venison and mullet for the Youngs’ barbeque picnics.
Erected by Frank & Whitney Pirnet. (Marker Number 8.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 29° 37.874′ N, 81° 12.446′ W. Marker is in Palm Coast, Florida, in Flagler County. Marker is on Old State Road A1A, half a mile west of N Oceanshore Boulevard, on the left 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. Mr. Young’s Office (here, next to this marker); Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Coquina Columns (within
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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
2. Caretaker’s Residence Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
3. Francisco Lopez
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, January 14, 2020
4. Historic Distric Map
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 August 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
