Daytona Beach in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Dr. Josie Rogers’ House

Riverfront Esplanade

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022

1. Dr. Josie Rogers’ House Marker

Inscription. Dr. Josie Rogers was born in Daytona Beach on November 26, 1876 - the same year the city was incorporated. In 1879, her father built this house, where she grew up. She became the first female Mayor of Daytona Beach in 1922, only 2 years after passage of woman's right to vote. She was the first female physician in Daytona Beach and her office was open to both white and black patients. She served as Chairman of the State Health Department and Chief of Staff for the Halifax District Hospital. Her father, Durham Rogers, was instrumental with the incorporation of the Town of Daytona. He was the Town's first surveyor, built the first ice plant and first bridge across the Halifax River ( Main Street Bridge).

Erected by Hyatt and Cici Brown.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1876.

Location. 29° 13.272′ N, 81° 1.319′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Beach Street and East Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling

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north. Marker located within The Riverfront Esplanade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 N Beach St, Daytona Beach FL 32114, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Kings Road (approx. 0.3 miles away); United States Post Office (approx. half a mile away); 174 North Beach Street (approx. half a mile away); Persian Gulf War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Revolutionary Soldiers Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Valor (approx. 0.6 miles away); 160 North Beach Street (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022

2. Dr. Josie Rogers’ House Marker

of all markers in Daytona Beach.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Confederate Veterans (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . .
1. Dr. Josie Rogers. (Submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Daytona's new Riverfront Esplanade finally opens. Here's what locals had to say about it. (Submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

The Riverfront Esplanade sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022

3. The Riverfront Esplanade sign

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.