Winter Park in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Charles Hosmer Morse

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023

1. Charles Hosmer Morse Marker

Inscription. Charles Hosmer Morse was born in 1833 in St. Jonsbury Center, Vermont. From 1883 unitl his death in 1921, he considered Winter Park his second home. His vision and generosity are responsible for much of its beauty today. The park which surrounds you is one of his benefactions. Charles Hosmer Morse was one of the pioneers who gave this community the character which has brought so much happiness to so many.

Dedicated by Friends of Central Park
November 20, 1986

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 28° 35.831′ N, 81° 21.086′ W. Marker is in Winter Park, Florida, in Orange County. It is on S Park Ave, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Winter Park FL 32789, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: A different marker also named Charles Hosmer Morse (here, next to this marker); Winter Park (within shouting distance of this marker); A Bit of Winter Park Real Estate History (within shouting distance of this marker); The Winter Park Telephone Company (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freight Depot (about

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500 feet away); Central Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kummer Kilbourne House (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Congregational Church of Winter Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winter Park.

Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, June 16, 2023

2. Charles Hosmer Morse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.