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

Thomas House

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

1. Thomas House Marker

Inscription. The first church in historic Eatonville was St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. This church shared sanctuary usage with Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with alternating worship times. The church building later housed historic Eatonville’s first library. For a short time, it also served as a “Juke Joint” for entertainment and African American social nightlife. The S.T. Thomas family purchased the building in 1946 to serve as the family’s residence. The building continues to be owned by the Thomas family.

Erected by The Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Entertainment • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 28° 37.109′ N, 81° 22.548′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and East Street, on the right when traveling east on East Kennedy Boulevard. Marker is attached to the base of a column. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 558 E Kennedy Blvd, Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this 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: Eatonville Water Tower (here, next to this marker); St. Lawrence African Methodist Episcopal Church

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(a few steps from this marker); Kennedy Boulevard and Sewell’s Place (a few steps from this marker); Matilda Mosley Home (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Lawrence African Methodist Church and the Mosley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Moseley House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hurston and Joe Clark’s (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonville.

Also see . . . What makes the Historic Thomas House so special?. (Submitted on April 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

2. Thomas House Marker

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Photographed by Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

3. Thomas House currently

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 748 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 3. submitted on April 28, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.