Ponce Inlet in Volusia County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Principal Keeper's Dwelling
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017
1. Principal Keeper's Dwelling Marker
This building was the home of the Station’s Principal Keeper and his family. It also contained the Light Station office and library. The U.S. Lighthouse Service Principal Keepers who served here are:
William R. Rowlinski 1887-1893
Thomas P. O’Hagan 1893-1905
John Lindquist 1905-1924
Charles L. Sisson 1924-1926
John B. Butler 1926-1937
Edward L. Meyer 1937-1943
Erected by Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 29° 4.844′ N, 80° 55.671′ W. Marker is in Ponce Inlet, Florida, in Volusia County. Marker can be reached from South Peninsula Drive, 0.2 miles south of Ocean Way Drive, on the left when traveling south. The marker is on the grounds of the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second Assistant Keeper's Dwelling (a few steps from this marker); The Principal Keeper's Office (a few steps from this marker); Gladys Meyer Davis Home (a few steps from this marker); Porch Restoration (within shouting distance of this marker); Generator Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tramway (within shouting distance of this marker); Kedge Anchor (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ponce Inlet.
Also see . . . Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Preservation Association (Submitted on January 16, 2018.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017
2. Principal Keeper's Dwelling Marker at a distance
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017
3. Principal Keeper's Dwelling
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, November 12, 2017
4. Ponce de Leon Lighthouse
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on October 21, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2018, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
