DeFuniak Springs in Walton County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Fencing and Tents
The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
1. Fencing and Tents Marker
Campus leaders erected white fencing throughout the grounds to isolate areas requiring ticketed admittance to events and classes, as well as to keep area farm animals away from guests. A similar fence served as the outer boundary of the entire campus.
Erected by The marker is located in the SW portion of the property along the sidewalk. (Marker Number #6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 30° 43.171′ N, 86° 6.914′ 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 in the SW portion of the property along the sidewalk. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1226 Circle Drive,
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Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle. It is also in the 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: Hotel Chautauqua (a few steps from this marker); Chautauqua Art Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Tented Classrooms (within shouting distance of this marker); Railroad Pedestrian Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); The Florida Chautauqua Resort/Campus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chautauqua Tourism (about 300 feet away); Wooden Sidewalks (about 400 feet away); Train Depot (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in DeFuniak
Photographed by Brandon D Cross
2. Fencing and Tents Marker
Also see . . .
1. Florida Chautauqua Association - Our History. (Submitted on April 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Walking Tour Overview. (Submitted on April 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
