DeFuniak Springs in Walton County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Railroad Pedestrian Crossing

The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. Railroad Pedestrian Crossing Marker

Inscription. This crossing served as the main passageway to and from the train depot on the once-gated resort/ campus grounds for excursion rain passengers. The crossing extended across the railroad tracks to the downtown business district so tourists and guests could conveniently access additional boarding houses, restaurants, the opera house, clothing/ mercantile stores, and various attractions like the merry-go-round.

Erected by The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus. (Marker Number #3.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 30° 43.201′ N, 86° 6.878′ W. Marker is in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, in Walton County. It is on Circle Drive 0.2 miles west of South 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located behind the visitors center (NW corner of the property) near the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1162 Circle Drive, Defuniak Springs FL 32435, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the

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American South,

specifically in the Deep 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 walking distance of this marker: Chautauqua Tourism (a few steps from this marker); The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus (a few steps from this marker); Tented Classrooms (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Chautauqua (within shouting distance of this marker); Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Fencing and Tents (within shouting distance of this marker); Chautauqua Art Department (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeFuniak Springs.

Also see . . .
1. Florida Chautauqua Association - Our History. (Submitted on April 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Walking Tour Overview.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. Railroad Pedestrian Crossing Marker

(Submitted on April 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 97 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 1, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.