Silver Springs in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Postcards from the Past

Silver Springs State Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 7, 2023

1. Postcards from the Past Marker

Inscription. Postcards were originally introduced in the 1870s to send a brief message at a lower cost than a letter. In the early 1900s, drawings and black and white photos were added. This was followed by color tinting of black and white photos. The development of color photographs started a boom in the 1930s that has continued through today.

Until 1907, the message and photograph were on one side, with the address on the other side. This postcard was sent from Silver Springs in 1906. The sender is taking a train to Baltimore.

Did You Know? Postcard collecting is called deltiology and is the third most popular collectable hobby, behind stamps and coins.

Erected by Silver Springs State Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 29° 13.064′ N, 82° 3.194′ W. Marker is in Silver Springs, Florida, in Marion County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of East Silver Springs Boulevard (Florida Route 40) and NE 57th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. This marker is located within Silver Springs State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs FL 34488, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Silver Springs’ People (within shouting distance of this marker); The Creature (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Disaster to Award-Winning Design (about 400 feet away); Florida’s Springs: Our Precious Resource (about 500 feet away); Sea Hunt (about 500 feet away); Silver Springs Paradise Park (about 600 feet away); Osceola (approx. 0.2 miles away); Florida’s Roadside Attractions (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Silver Springs.

Also see . . . Silver Springs State Park: Famous spring plus cabins, hiking, history. (Submitted on June 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 7, 2023

2. Postcards from the Past Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.