Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

City of Crystal River Centennial

1923 - 2023

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. City of Crystal River Centennial Marker

Inscription. On July 3, 2023, the 100th anniversary of the City of Crystal River's incorporation as a City, at this location, the Mayor convened a special meeting of the City Council. The Mayor issued a proclamation formally dedicating the City, Home of the Manatee, to the residents of the City of Crystal River.
City Council
Joe Meek - Mayor
Ken Brown
Pat Fitzpatrick
Cindi Guy
Robert Holmes

City Manager Ken Frink
City Attorney Robert Batsel
City Clerk Mia Fink

Erected 2023 by City of Crystal River.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1923.

Location. 28° 53.926′ N, 82° 35.597′ W. Marker is in Crystal River, Florida, in Citrus County. It is on North Citrus Avenue 0.1 miles west of North Suncoast Boulevard (U.S. 98), on the right when traveling south. This building currently houses The Coastal Heritage Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 532 North Citrus Avenue, Crystal River FL 34428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Historic Citrus Avenue (within shouting distance of this marker); Kings Bay Park (approx.

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0.2 miles away); Michigan Town (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Seminoles Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Crystal Street Historic Oak Canopy (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Crystal River Train Depot (approx. ¼ mile away); Mystery in Stone (approx. 2.1 miles away); Remembering the Dead (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crystal River.

Also see . . .
1. Crystal River celebrates city centennial with a bang. (Submitted on March 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Crystal River Historical Trail. (Submitted on March 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Former City Hall (now Coastal Heritage Museum) and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Former City Hall (now Coastal Heritage Museum) and Marker

Coastal Heritage Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. Coastal Heritage Museum

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 6, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.