Dade City in Pasco County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

William M. and Emily Larkin

— Pioneer Florida Museum & Village —

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 24, 2023

1. William M. and Emily Larkin Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the memory of William M. and Emily Larkin, supporters of the museum from its inception. Emily's generosity in memory of her husband prompted the museum to be located on these 21 acres, once a part of their ranch "Little Everglades".

Emily actively supported her husband's agricultural and civic endeavors and for many years served as a trustee of the museum.

William-attorney, lumberman and rancher-established the first Santa Gertrudis herd of cattle east of the Mississippi River beginning with bulls brought to Dade City from the King Ranch in Texas in 1941. He delighted in being known as the "meanest man in Pasco County".

Erected by Florida Pioneer Museum Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.

Location. 28° 23.083′ N, 82° 11.466′ W. Marker is in Dade City, Florida, in Pasco County. Marker can be reached from Pioneer Museum Road, 0.2 miles east of U.S. 98/301, on the right when traveling north. Marker located on the grounds of the Pioneer Florida Museum & Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15602 Pioneer Museum Road, Dade City FL 33523, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whitehouse (approx. 0.8 miles away); Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dade City Grammar School (approx. 1.1 miles away); Dade City Cemetery (approx. 1.2 miles away); Jones' Nursing Home (approx. 1.2 miles away); Mount Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of World War II Prisoner of War Camp (approx. 1.2 miles away); St. Mary's Episcopal Church (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dade City.

Regarding William M. and Emily Larkin. William Larkin was born in Dade City on October 6, 1899. He received his law degree in 1922 from Stetson University and was admitted to the Florida Bar. He was elected Pasco County Prosecuting Attorney in 1924. He introduced and sponsored the Fence Law of Florida and invented a cattle underpass that is used when a new road separates a piece of land. William M. Larkin died May 26, 1973.

Also see . . .
1. Larkin’s legacy goes beyond ‘tough guy’ reputation. The Laker and Lutz News (03/22/2017) (Submitted on August 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

2. Pioneer Florida Museum & Village. Website homepage (Submitted on August 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

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via Laker and Lutz News, unknown

2. William M. Larkin

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 24, 2023

3. William M. and Emily Larkin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 83 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on August 28, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.