Eatonville in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Club Eaton
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022
1. Club Eaton Marker
Club Eaton opened in 1946 during the times of segregation. The club was the first “Big-Time" nightclub for African Americans with entertainment by notable, successful African American entertainers, these entertainers included Duke Ellington, BB King, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Cab Calloway, The Drifters, Tina Turner and others. Club Eaton grew to become internationally recognized because African American entertainers often performed in other countries.The name was changed to Mr. B’s Club in 1985, later to Heroes’ Night Club, and then to Club Kona.
Erected by The Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1946.
Location. 28° 37.103′ N, 81° 23.03′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and Gabriel Street, on the left when traveling east on East Kennedy Boulevard. Marker is attached to the base (pedestal)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022
2. Club Eaton Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Clark’s Store (here, next to this marker); Zora Neale Hurston (here, next to this marker); Eatonville Fire Department (a few steps from this marker); Eatonville Police Department (a few steps from this marker); Eatonville Gateway (a few steps from this marker); Eatonville Town Hall (a few steps from this marker); Robert Hungerford Normal and Industrial School (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 . . . Keeping the Memory of the Chitlin Circuit Alive. (Submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 262 times since then and 70 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
