Eatonville in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Eatonville Gateway
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022
1. Eatonville Gateway Marker
The Eatonville Gateway, mounted on 30-foot brick pedestals, arches over the west side of Kennedy Boulevard. The Gateway greets visitors to the town with a large, decorative clock and archway signage that speaks to the town’s rich history: "The town that freedom built. Oldest Incorporated African American Municipality in America."Coinciding with the 125th Anniversary of Eatonville’s incorporation as a municipality, the Gateway was officially dedicated on August 11th, 2012.
Mayor Bruce B. Mount, Mayor
Eddie Cole, Vice-Mayor
Alvin Moore, Councilman
Marilyn Davis Sconions, Councilwoman
Rodney Daniels, Councilman
Cheryl Harrison-Lee, Chief Administrative Officer
Abu Canady, Public Works Director
Erected by The Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 28° 37.094′ N, 81° 23.03′ W. Marker is
this page online
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 Town Hall (here, next to this marker); Club Eaton (a few steps from this marker); Joe Clark’s Store (a few steps from this marker); Eatonville Fire Department (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 . . . Nation's First Incorporated African-American Town Gets Streetscape Makeover. (Submitted on April 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022
2. Eatonville Gateway Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022
3. Eatonville Gateway
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 89 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
