Winter Park in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Woman’s Club of Winter Park

Photographed by Diane Murphy, December 11, 2025

1. The Woman’s Club of Winter Park Marker

Inscription.
The Woman's Club of Winter Park was founded in January 1915 and later identified a need for a permanent clubhouse. Land was donated by Helen P. Morse, the club's first president, and her husband, Charles H. Morse, industrialist and philanthropist. Members actively engaged in designing and fundraising for this Neoclassical Revival - style building by architect L. Percival Hutton of New York. The Club's first meeting in their new building was held in January 1921.

With its spacious Helen Morse Hall, the property has served as an important social and cultural center for the community. The ballroom and stage hosted many of Winter Park’s first art, garden and theater events. The building and surrounding gardens have been the site for speaker forums, concerts, weddings and dances.

Throughout wars, economic upheavals and pandemics, The Woman's Club has remained relevant. Led by second President Susan Dyer, early members fought for women's suffrage and the right to vote. Other causes included health issues, environmental concerns, and the welfare of children. The Woman's Club remains a vibrant, intellectual and social center as it engages in charitable giving, scholarship awards, and a deep commitment to historic preservation.

Erected 2025 by City of Winter Park, Florida

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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1915.

Location. 28° 35.694′ N, 81° 20.923′ W. Marker is in Winter Park, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of South Interlachen Avenue and East Lyman Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Interlachen Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 S Interlachen Ave, Winter Park FL 32789, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Orlando

and 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: First Congregational Church of Winter Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rollins College Fiftieth Anniversary (about 600 feet away); Annie Russell Theatre (about 700 feet away); Dorothea Thomas Lynch (about 700 feet away); Francis Philip Fatio (1724-1811) and Lina L'Engle Barnett (1859-1934) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knowles Memorial Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away); September 11, 2001 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rollins College Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winter Park.