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

Lake Lily

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

1. Lake Lily Marker

Inscription. The historic road around Late Lily was first used as a Native American path. During the Second Seminole War, it became a military supply route between Fort Mellon (now Sanford) and Fort Gatlin (now Orlando.) Ft. Maitland (located East of the park) was built as a resting stop on this route. This important route became the first grouted brick road in the State of Florida in 1916. Lake Lily and its historic road have always been at the center of activity in the area from its origin as a watering hole, to its use for laundering clothes during the nineteenth century (then known as St. John's Hole.) Today, it is used for recreation, history, education, and community festivals. Enjoy your visit to historic Lake Lily Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 28° 37.233′ N, 81° 21.949′ W. Marker is in Maitland, Florida, in Orange County. Marker is on Lake Lily Drive west of South Orlando Avenue (U.S. 17/92), on the right when traveling west. Located in Lake Lily Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland FL 32751, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Black Bear Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Carpentry Shop Museum

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Maitland / Maitland / Lake Maitland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William H. Waterhouse Residence (about 300 feet away); Railroading in Maitland (about 500 feet away); Lake Lily Drive (about 700 feet away); Church of the Good Shepherd (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kennedy Boulevard and Sewell’s Place (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Maitland.

Also see . . . Lake Lily Park. (Submitted on May 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 24, 2022

2. Lake Lily Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 1, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.