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. Marker 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.

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 500 feet away); Central Park

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kummer Kilbourne House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Fiftieth Anniversary (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 70 times since then and 16 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.