Brooksville in Hernando County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Historic Sidewalk

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 23, 2021

1. Historic Sidewalk Marker

Inscription. This historic sidewalk, dated January 6, 1914, was taken from the corner of Howell Ave and Olive Street in Brooksville, Fl. The sidewalks were raised to accommodate the entry and exit into horse drawn carriages, allowing passengers to be raised from the dusty and muddy streets, a fact which the ladies especially appreciated.

The sidewalk was installed close to the development of the assembly line by Henry Ford. The conveyor driven assembly line allowed for the production of a Model T Ford in ninety three minutes. The operation of the first assembly line was December 1, 1913, thus allowing average citizens the availability of automobiles.

This historic sidewalk was installed and outdated in nearly the same calendar year.

Preserved By:
Historic Hernando Preservation Society
Hernando Historical Museum Association
City of Brooksville
October 12, 2015

Erected 2015 by Historic Hernando Preservation Society, Hernando Historical Museum Association, and the City of Brooksville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1914.

Location. 28° 32.944′ N,

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82° 23.121′ W. Marker is in Brooksville, Florida, in Hernando County. It is on Russell Street just west of South Brooksville Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker and subject sidewalk segment are located near the northeast corner of the Brooksville Train Depot Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 70 Russell Street, Brooksville FL 34601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast

and on Tampa Bay.

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: 1885 Train Depot (a few steps from this marker); Hernando County Confederate Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hernando County (approx. 0.4 miles

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 23, 2021

2. Historic Sidewalk & Marker

away); Hernando County War Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Hernando County Global War on Terrorism Memorial (approx. half a mile away); City of Brooksville (approx. half a mile away); St. Anthony the Abbot Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Grave of Charlotte Wynn Pyles Crum (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooksville.

Historic Sidewalk Segment image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 23, 2021

3. Historic Sidewalk Segment

(on exhibit below marker)

Photographed by Linda Welker, October 16, 2022

4. Historic Sidewalk Marker

Historic Sidewalk Inscription<br>Jan. 6, 1914 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 23, 2021

5. Historic Sidewalk Inscription
Jan. 6, 1914

Brooksville 1885 Train Depot Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, March 23, 2021

6. Brooksville 1885 Train Depot Museum

(marker and sidewalk visible near northeast [left] corner of depot)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,710 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 4. submitted on February 28, 2023, by Linda Welker of Brooksville, Florida. 5, 6. submitted on March 23, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.