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.
Thomas House. . 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.
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.
Location. 28° 37.109′ N, 81° 22.548′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. Marker 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.
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 143 times since then and 30 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.
