Williston in Levy County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Epperson Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

1. Epperson Park Marker

Inscription. Williston was incorporated as a town in 1897; charted as a city in 1929.

On October 10, 1914, this area was designated as a public park by the mayor and town council in a deed from J.B. And P.A. Epperson.

An electrical distribution system was purchased for $33,300, on June 11, 1923 from the Williston Manufacturing Company included was the generator, ice plant, cold storage plant, water tank, one ten year old Bay Horse named Charlie and a wagon with harness. This generator was used for seven years to produce electricity and had a capacity of 100 kilowatts.

The howitzer 8” M2 Cannon was secured by the City from the Anniston Alabama Army Depot on April 30, 1975.

Erected by City of Williston.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is October 10, 1914.

Location. 29° 23.297′ N, 82° 26.428′ W. Marker is in Williston, Florida, in Levy County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of SE 1st Avenue and SE 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located within Epperson Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 SE 1st Avenue, Williston FL 32696, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as

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the crow flies. Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Electrical Generator (within shouting distance of this marker); Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal Cemetery (approx. 10.7 miles away); Thomas Gilbert Pearson (approx. 10.8 miles away); Archer School Gymnasium (approx. 10.8 miles away); Archer Veterans (approx. 10.8 miles away); The Wilson Robinson Memorial Pavilion (approx. 10.9 miles away); Bethlehem Presbyterian Church (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williston.

Also see . . . Epperson Park in Williston, Florida. (Submitted on April 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross

2. Epperson Park Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 4, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.