Pittman in Lake County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Pitman Residence

Pitman Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

1. Pitman Residence Marker

Inscription.
This structure was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1938. It originally served as a home for the State Game Officer for the Ocala National Forest. It has been used by the Forest Service as an office and laboratory. The interior of the residence displays “native products” of the local area. The living room is paneled in “redgum” (heart of sweetgum) and the two bedrooms are finished in sand pine and longleaf pine. Local mills in Ocala did the work. The residence is recorded as a Florida Historic Site. It represents a landmark “still in use,” and the CCC’s place in Florida history.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 29° 0.803′ N, 81° 38.426′ W. Marker is in Pittman, Florida, in Lake County. Marker can be reached from State Highway 19, 3.3 miles north of County Road 42, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in front of the subject Ocala National Forest Pittman Visitor Center building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45621 Florida Highway 19, Altoona FL 32702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Robert M. McTureous, Jr. (approx. 3.6 miles away); Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway (approx. 6 miles away); Birth of the Florida Trail (approx. 6 miles away); Fort Mason (approx. 7 miles away); The Turpentine Story (approx. 10.1 miles away); The Turpentine Process (approx. 10.1 miles away); The Clifford House (approx. 11.1 miles away); Captain David M. Walker (approx. 11.1 miles away).

Regarding The Pitman Residence. In about 800 square feet of space, the Pitman Residence features artifacts, a stuffed raccoon, information on trees and even an old TV on which you can watch a video probably produced in 1958.

Also see . . . Ocala National Forest. USDA Forest Service website entry (Submitted on December 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Pitman Residence (<i>east elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

2. The Pitman Residence (east elevation)

(marker visible on left)

The Pitman Residence (<i>north elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

3. The Pitman Residence (north elevation)

(marker visible on left)

The Pitman Residence (<i>northwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

4. The Pitman Residence (northwest elevation)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

5. Garage

(located on west side of Pitman Residence)

Ocala National Forest • Pittman Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, March 2, 2021

6. Ocala National Forest • Pittman Visitor Center

(turn off Florida Highway 19 here to access marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 389 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 3, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.