Okeechobee in Okeechobee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Altobello Family
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Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Altobello Family Marker
Altobello Family
To Okeechobee County
Frank Altobello was born in New York City and grew up in the Bronx. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was deployed to the South Pacific where he received critical injuries. After his recuperation he and his wife Hutchie moved to Okeechobee in 1949. Frank established the Western Auto Business and Hutchie, an RN, worked at the Lottie Raulerson hospital.
After 17 years with Western Auto, Frank sold the business and got involved in real estate sales and eventually in commercial real estate investment.
He was successful in his business career and established a foundation to provide funding to organizations which provide services to the people of Okeechobee county.
Hutchie is quoted as saying "Frank, I believe the best thing that ever happened to you is when you moved to Okeechobee".
Erected by The Altobello Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • War, World II.
Location. 27° 14.616′ N, 80° 50.115′ W. Marker is in Okeechobee, Florida, in Okeechobee
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Regionally, this marker is 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: Florida Cattle Ranchers Committed to Conservation (a few steps from this marker); Cutting Horse (a few steps from this marker); The Florida Cow Dogs (a few steps from this marker); Branding Cattle Ranching Tradition (within shouting distance of this marker); Prescott Family Ranch LLC (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Ranch Entry Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Rollins Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Role of Seminole Cattle Ranching (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Okeechobee.
Also see . . .
1. Cattlemans Square. (Submitted on March 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Celebrating Cattle Ranching History through Arts. (Submitted on March 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Altobello Family Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
