Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Cottage Museum
Circa 1900
— Palmetto Historical Park —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
1. The Cottage Museum Marker
The Cottage Museum, a typical 1900 family home, has been refurbished with the help of families who lived there. Josephine Harrison and the members of the Heritage Doll Club were actively involved in establishing the Cottage Museum.
The cottage is typical of the small family bungalows built across Florida in the early part of the 20th Century. It was moved here from its original site on 6th Street, just north of the Historical Park. This location was very convenient for Joe Stephens, Palmetto firefighter and one time owner of this home. The Manatee County Agricultural Museum, now located next door, was once the site of the Palmetto ire Station.
Erected by Palmetto Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 27° 30.961′ N, 82° 34.576′ W. Marker is in Palmetto, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 10th Avenue West and 6th Street West, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 10th Ave W, Palmetto FL 34221, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sugar Kettle (here, next to this marker); The Schoolhouse (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Station Post Office 1880
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Regarding The Cottage Museum. The Palmetto Historical Park is a step back in time, a tiny village of historical buildings from Palmetto’s past. The park consists of an 1880’s post office, one-room schoolhouse, and a turn-of-the century cottage sited around a brick-paver circle. The back o the Carnegie Library, built in 1914, sits just off the circle, with a military museum and chapel across the way.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
2. The Cottage Museum Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
3. Palmetto Historical Park dedication plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
