Christmas in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Union School
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— Fort Christmas Historical Park —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022
1. Union School, 1906 Marker
In the 1920s the school was enlarged with the "small' room addition in the rear. The teacher's house and garage were built during that decade. The lunchroom was constructed in 1932 and the stage was added to the big room in the late 1930s.
For an isolated community, school provided important social as well as educational activities. Programs and graduations were well attended. Usually referred to as the Fort Christmas School, it was closed in 1969. Due to population growth the smali school was no longer able to provide for all of the children in the community. Since then local children have attended Columbia Elementary in Bithlo.
Erected by Orange County Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 28° 33.781′ N, 81° 1.314′ W. Marker is in Christmas, Florida, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from North Fort Christmas Road, 0.1 miles
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Simmons 2 House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Partin House and Barn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blockhouse (about 300 feet away); Powder Magazine (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Blockhouse (about 300 feet away); Storehouse (about 300 feet away); The Seminole Indian Wars in Florida (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christmas.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Christmas Historical Park. (Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Fort Christmas Historical Park. (Submitted on October 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022
2. Union School, 1906 Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022
3. Union School interior
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, October 20, 2022
4. Union School interior
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
