Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Courthouse Square

By Mike Stroud, December 2008

1. Courthouse Square Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this square in 1848, 1855 and 1891. The latter a unique red brick, silver domed building, designed by J.A. Wood, architect of H.B. Plant's famed Tampa Bay Hotel, was demolished in 1952.

Erected 1972 by Tampa Historical Society In Cooperation With Marine Bank and Trust Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 27° 56.904′ N, 82° 27.484′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of East Madison Street and North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tampa FL 33602, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John F. Kennedy in Tampa (within shouting distance of this marker); The Salvation Army (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);

By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008

2. Courthouse Square Marker

Click or scan to see
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Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk (about 300 feet away); Tampa POW/MIA (about 400 feet away); Sacred Heart Church (about 400 feet away); The Rough Riders Passed By Here (about 400 feet away); Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D. (about 500 feet away); First Lt. Baldomero Lopez (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

By Mike Stroud, 2008

3. Courthouse Square Marker

Looking west along E. Madison St.

By AGS Media, July 31, 2010

4. Courthouse Square Marker

Seen here to the left of the corner of Franklin and Madison

Tampa Police Headquarters image. Click for full size.

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5. Tampa Police Headquarters

Built on the former Courthouse Square

Courthouse Square Marker and the Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial image. Click for full size.

By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

6. Courthouse Square Marker and the Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial

The marker is in the distance, below the American flag.

Police Fallen Officers Memorial image. Click for full size.

By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008

7. Police Fallen Officers Memorial

By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008

8. Police Fallen Officers Memorial

Fallen Officers Memorial at Tampa Police Headquarters image. Click for full size.

By AGS Media, July 31, 2010

9. Fallen Officers Memorial at Tampa Police Headquarters

The flags of the USA and the City of Tampa are shown at half-mast following the June 29, 2010 deaths of two officers in the line of duty.

Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, left panel image. Click for full size.

By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

10. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, left panel

Roll Call of Honor
Captain Samuel J. Carter, June 2, 1905 · Officer Henry R. Lett, September 24, 1922 · Sergeant Thomas M. Chevis, April 7 1938 · Detective Arthur L. Berry, January 31, 1941 · Officer Richard S. Booth, November 28, 1943 · Officer Carl F. Chastain, February 12, 1958 · Officer William D. Krikava, January 1, 1965 · Detective Kenneth D. Berlin, Jr., September 27, 1975 · Officer Anthony W. Williams, November 3, 1975 · Sergeant Gary S. Pricher, November 4, 1983 · Officer Norris Epps, Jr., January 18, 1995 · Officer Lois M. Marrero, July 6, 2001 · Corporal Michael J. Roberts, August 19, 2009

Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, right panel image. Click for full size.

By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

11. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial, right panel

Roll Call of Honor
Officer John McCormick, September 26, 1895 · Officer James Ronco, May 27, 1916 · Office Bryan A. Reese, August 29, 1935 · Detective Joe Nance, October 1, 1939 · Detective Lester H. Henley, April 11, 1941 · Officer Morris D. Lopez, July 9, 1949 · Officer Rolla L. Standau, November 29, 1963 · Corporal John R. Collier, December 5, 1970 · Sergeant Richard Lee Cloud, October 23, 1975 · Detective Gerald A. Rauft, July 24, 1981 · Officer Porfirio Soto, Jr., December 30, 1988 · Detective Randy S. Bell, May 19, 1998 · Detective Ricky J. Childers, May 19, 1998 · Detective Juan A. Serrano, February 25, 2006 · Officer Jeffrey A. Kocab, June 29, 2010 · Officer David L. Curtis, June 29, 2010

Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial image. Click for full size.

By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

12. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial

Town Marshall Joseph S. Walker, Port Tampa City
Killed in the performance of his duties on September 25, 1915

Police Officer Juan Nales, City of West Tampa
Killed in the performance of his duties on July 18, 1920

Memorials to officers from the former cities of Port Tampa and West Tampa
(annexed by the City of Tampa in 1961 and 1925, respectively)

By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

13. Tampa Police Fallen Officers Memorial

Emblem of Police shield draped with a black band of mourning

Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 31, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,292 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 31, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 7, 8. submitted on August 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on August 6, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.