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. In 1850 Charles Hosmer Morse was the office boy for E. & T. Fairbanks & Co. of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. His salary of $50 a year was not excessive but that was before the income tax. By 1871, due to his integrity and skill as a manager, he was made Chief Executive Officer of what had become Fairbanks, Morse & Co. Under his leadership, the Chicago firm produced windmills, scales, diesel engines, and other industrial machines which served this country well in it development of the west.

The instrument deeding this park to the city includes the following: "This conveyance being made for the purpose of conveying said lands to the town of Winter Park for the purpose of parks, and it being expressly understood that the use of any said lands for any other purpose will cause the same to revert to the party of the first part (C.H. Morse) his heirs or assigns."

Because of this thoughtful provision and the vigilance of his heirs, this park still has its trees, grass, and flowers.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.

Location. 28° 35.831′ N, 81° 21.087′ W. Marker is in Winter Park, Florida

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, in Orange County. It can be reached from 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 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 241 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.