Eatonville in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Eatonville Town Hall

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

1. Eatonville Town Hall Marker

Inscription. Town hall was originally located in Joe Clark’s store. As the town grew, town hall was relocated within various other buildings including the original police station.The first building to be constructed and specifically dedicated for usage as a town hall was built on Kennedy Boulevard. It had a gray and stone appearance. Again, with continuous growth, the town outgrew that building. Town hall was relocated to 307 E. Kennedy Boulevard (circa 1998).

Erected by The Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Buildings.

Location. 28° 37.094′ N, 81° 23.028′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and Gabriel Street, on the right when traveling east on East Kennedy Boulevard. Marker is attached to the base (pedestal) of the Eatonville Gateway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 E Kennedy Blvd, Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

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: Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Police Department (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Gateway (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Club Eaton (a few steps from this marker); Joe Clark’s Store (a few steps from this marker); Zora Neale Hurston (a few steps from this marker); Hungerford School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonville.

Also see . . . The Incredible, Historic Town of Eatonville, Florida. (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

2. Eatonville Town Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 537 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.