Winter Beach in Indian River County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Winter Beach Pioneer Cemetery
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, December 14, 2022
1. Winter Beach Pioneer Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
Winter Beach Pioneer Cemetery. . Even before Florida became a state in 1845, the Indian River region was attracting pioneer settlers. These were mostly farmers seeking land to grow winter crops such as beans, cabbage, and tomatoes. They later become famous for growing pineapples and citrus. Communities grew these crops on the barrier island, Orchid Island, on the western shore of the Indian River, and the sandy dunes of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. Woodley, established in 1893, was one of these communities. By the 1900s, it had grown and changed its name to Quay. During Florida's "Roaring 1920s," the name was changed again to Winter Beach. Since the community's origin, citizens have donated land for communal needs, most notably a cemetery. Since the dune line of the Atlantic Coast Ridge reminded many settlers of the hills and mountains of their previous homes, the ridge was chosen as a location for this cemetery. In 1896, the cemetery was officially assigned to the Woodley Trustees, which later became the Winter Beach Cemetery Association. The Winter Beach Cemetery is the final resting place for the community's original setters and their descendants. , A Florida Heritage Site
Even before Florida became a state in 1845, the Indian River region was attracting pioneer settlers. These were mostly farmers seeking land to grow winter crops such as beans, cabbage, and tomatoes. They later become famous for growing pineapples and citrus. Communities grew these crops on the barrier island, Orchid Island, on the western shore of the Indian River, and the sandy dunes of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge. Woodley, established in 1893, was one of these communities. By the 1900s, it had grown and changed its name to Quay. During Florida's "Roaring 1920s," the name was changed again to Winter Beach. Since the community's origin, citizens have donated land for communal needs, most notably a cemetery. Since the dune line of the Atlantic Coast Ridge reminded many settlers of the hills and mountains of their previous homes, the ridge was chosen as a location for this cemetery. In 1896, the cemetery was officially assigned to the Woodley Trustees, which later became the Winter Beach Cemetery Association. The Winter Beach Cemetery is the final resting place for the community's original setters and their descendants.
A Florida Heritage Site
Erected 2021 by Winter Beach Cemetery Association, the Indian River County Historical Society, and the Florida Department of State. (Marker Number
Location. 27° 43.284′ N, 80° 25.88′ W. Marker is in Winter Beach, Florida, in Indian River County. Marker is on 44th Court (Cemetery Road), 0.1 miles south of 71st Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4530 71st Street, Winter Beach FL 32971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 94 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2023, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.
