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’ House. Riverfront Esplanade. 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).
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).
Location. 29° 13.272′ N, 81° 1.319′ W. Marker is in Daytona Beach, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Beach Street and East Fairview Avenue, on the right when traveling 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.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022
2. Dr. Josie Rogers’ House Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, December 31, 2022
3. The Riverfront Esplanade sign
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 64 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.
