Casselberry in Seminole County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Belgian Azalea Gardens

Photographed by Dave W, January 21, 2023

1. Belgian Azalea Gardens Marker

Inscription.

Azalea growers Jules and Janis Colle heard about Casselberry’s system of delivering oil from the railroad to the ferneries to prevent the freezing of the fern crops. This interested them as they had been looking for the perfect place to grow their Belgian azaleas. In 1939 they came to Casselberry and founded Belgian Azaleas Inc. with Hibbard Casselberry, beginning not only a business but a promotional tool for the town. Visitors to Casselberry were invited to visit the azalea gardens and brochures promoted the town as the Azalea Town. Hibbard Casselberry gave away azaleas to new homeowners, which can still be seen in yards today.

Erected by City of Casselberry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce.

Location. 28° 40.179′ N, 81° 20.289′ W. Marker is in Casselberry, Florida, in Seminole County. It is on Triplet Lake Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry FL 32707, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Orlando

and in Central Florida.

It is also in the American South.

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: Casselberry (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evergreen Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Freedom is not Free (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Fort Concord (approx. 0.4 miles away); Concord Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away); John & Annie Griffin (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historical Winwood (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Casselberry.

Photographed by Dave W, January 21, 2023

2. Belgian Azalea Gardens Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 556 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 22, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.