Palm Beach in Palm Beach County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Cocoanut Grove
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, January 25, 2026
1. Cocoanut Grove Marker
Palm Beach was named for the cocoanut groves that were once common along the eastern shore of Lake Worth. It was this natural feature that first attracted Henry Flagler to the area, leading him to build the worlds largest resort in Palm Beach, as well as this home, which today is a National Historic Landmark.
The restoration of this Cocoanut Grove, the only cocoanut grove remaining in Palm Beach, was made possible by a generous grant from the Vaughn-Jordan Foundation. Founded by Lewis C. Vaughn, Varina W. Vaughn, and Winona W. Jordan in 1983, the Vaughn-Jordan Foundation promotes Horticultural and Botanical Enrichment in the Southeastern United States.
Erected by Vaughn-Jordan Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 26° 42.807′ N, 80° 2.637′ W. Marker is in Palm Beach, Florida, in Palm Beach County. It can be reached from Whitehall Way. This marker is located on the grounds of the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum, near the Flagler Kenan Pavilion, and is only accessible with the purchase of an entry ticket. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach FL 33480, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in South Florida, on the Gold Coast, on the Treasure Coast, and in Greater Miami. 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
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Also see . . . Whitehall.
Because a natural or bacchanalian environment was classically associated with temples to Apollo, instead of a formal garden Whitehall was situated amid a coconut palm grove...Whitehall was opened to the public in 1960. During the succeeding years the Hotel tower was removed and the atrium garden was restored. Though the grounds today are somewhat informal and therefore more or less in keeping with the architects' original vision, the driveway that was added during the Hotel Era remains, and the Cocoanut Grove was restored in summer 2015.(Submitted on January 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, January 25, 2026
2. Cocoanut Grove Marker
The marker is located just south of the Flagler Kenan Pavilion. A planted grove of coconut palms is found nearby.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, January 25, 2026
3. Cocoanut Grove
The tree canopy from the planted coconut grove, including fronds and fruit.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, January 25, 2026
4. Whitehall
The entrance to Whitehall, known today as the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. The pavilion is on the left of the photo.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, January 25, 2026
5. The Breakers
The Breakers stands today on the former site of the Royal Poinciana Hotel, once the world's largest resort.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 58 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 30, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
