Sarasota in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Whitaker Cemetery
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020
1. Whitaker Cemetery Marker
1232 12th Street
The Oldest Cemetery
In Sarasota
First Internment 1879
Maintained By The
Sara De Soto Chapter, NSDAR
Historically Designated
January 20, 2004
By The City Of Sarasota, Florida
Erected 2004 by City of Sarasota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 27° 20.918′ N, 82° 32.787′ W. Marker is in Sarasota, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is on 12th Street 0.1 miles east of North Tamiami Trail (U.S. 41), on the right when traveling east. Marker located adjacent to Pioneer Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1232 12th Street, Sarasota FL 34236, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. 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: Mary Wyatt Whitaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Crocker Memorial Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yellow Bluffs (about 300 feet away); Bidwell-Wood House (about 300 feet away); Whitaker Family/Gateway 2000 Executive Committee (approx. Ό mile away); Municipal Auditorium Recreation Center and Hazzard Fountain
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Other markers no longer nearby. Judah P. Benjamin Monument (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); Judah Philip Benjamin (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Twin Motel and Tourism (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020
2. Whitaker Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020
3. Whitaker Cemetery
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020
4. Pioneer Whitaker Cemetery Estd 1879
Photographed by Brandon D Cross, February 26, 2020
5. Daughters of the American Revolution, Sara De Soto Chapter sign
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 799 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 14, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
