Madison in Madison County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center

Photographed by Julie Szabo, March 9, 2009

1. Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center Marker

Inscription. The Wardlaw-Smith House was acquired by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Goza in January, 1978 in a state of disrepair. It was meticulously restored and landscaped by them under the supervision of Dawson Rutherford, Master Contractor. Mr. and Mrs. Goza donated the property to The University of Florida Foundation in December, 1983, and it was acquired for the use of the North Florida Junior College, designated as the Wardlaw-Smith-Goza Conference Center at the dedication ceremonies October 23, 1988.

Erected 1990 by Madison County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1978.

Location. 30° 28.171′ N, 83° 24.932′ W. Marker is in Madison, Florida, in Madison County. It is on West Base Street (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madison FL 32340, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

Globally, it is in the North

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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: The Wardlaw-Smith House (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Hickstown Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Dream House" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Baptist Church 1898 Sanctuary (about 500 feet away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (about 600 feet away); City of Madison (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Four Freedoms Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. Dale M. Leslie U.S.M.C. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Two Wardlaw-Smith Markers close together image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, March 9, 2009

2. Two Wardlaw-Smith Markers close together

Wardlaw-Smith House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, March 9, 2009

3. Wardlaw-Smith House

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,660 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2009, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.