Lake Buena Vista in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Legend of Ol' Man Island
Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 17, 2026
1. The Legend of Ol' Man Island Marker
The legend of Ol' Man Island settled in 1835 by a young man, the island became his home in the solitude of the bayou country years later, as Riverside was settled and prospered, Ol' Man Island was discovered by the children of the town. They would steal away to play on the island where a wondrous world was created. The island is a tribute to the ol' man and the happiness he gave the children and all Riverside neighbors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
Location. 28° 23.229′ N, 81° 32.155′ W. Marker is in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, in Orange County. It is on Dixie Drive north of Riverside Drive. The marker stands in Port Orleans Riverside by the pool. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2555 Riverside Dr, Orlando FL 32830, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Live Oak (here, next to this marker); Prehistoric Plants (approx. 1.2 miles away); Genie's Lamp (approx. 1.3 miles away); Runic Writings (approx. 1.3 miles away); Norwegian Wood Carvings (approx. 1.3 miles away); From Ships to Staves (approx. 1.3 miles away); Stave Churches (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Eagle and the Beaver (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Buena Vista.
Photographed by Thomas Smith, February 16, 2026
2. The Legend of Ol' Man Island Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. 2. submitted on March 5, 2026, by Thomas Smith of Waterloo, Ill. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
