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

Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk

1888

Photographed By Mike Stroud, 2008

1. Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Archibald Ross. A native of Scotland. A member of the City Council. "Tampa's popular baker and the poor man's friend." Paved the walk around his brick building on the southeast corner of Franklin and La Fayette Streets with Georgia marble.

"The first genuine pavement put down in Tampa" was 168 feet long and 8 feet wide.

These marble stones are the remnants of Archie Ross' historic sidewalk.

Preserved by the City of Tampa with the cooperation of the Tampa Historical Society.

Erected by Tampa Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 27° 56.86′ N, 82° 27.466′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on E. Kennedy Blvd. near E. Kennedy Blvd., on the right when traveling south. This plaque is located in front of the Tampa Municipal building on E. Kennedy Blvd. 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. The Salvation Army (here, next to this

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marker); Tampa POW/MIA (within shouting distance of this marker); John F. Kennedy in Tampa (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rough Riders Passed By Here (within shouting distance of this marker); Courthouse Square (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. James McKay, I (1808 - 1876) (about 300 feet away); William F. Poe Plaza (about 300 feet away); Great 1909 Auto Race (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.

Photographed By AGS Media, July 30, 2010

2. Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk Marker

The Salvation Army marker is planted above.

Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk Marker shares location with Tampa's Salvation Army Historical Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, December 13, 2008

3. Tampa's First Paved Sidewalk Marker shares location with Tampa's Salvation Army Historical Marker

Plaque at lower center

These marble stones are the remnants of Archie Ross' historic sidewalk image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

4. These marble stones are the remnants of Archie Ross' historic sidewalk

Photographed By R. C.

5. These marble stones are the remnants of Archie Ross' historic sidewalk

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,014 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 9, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 2. submitted on July 30, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 3. submitted on February 9, 2009, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on August 10, 2010, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.