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

Billy’s Crossing

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, April 24, 2022

1. Billy’s Crossing Marker

Inscription.
Celebrating the life of William Billy, Sr.
William Billy, Sr., was a loyal and dedicated school crossing guard for our community and children for over 18 years. During this time he crossed to safety thousands of our children at the intersection of 307 E. Kennedy Boulevard and College Avenue. His work ethics, loyalty, and commitment to his job, community and our children was exemplary beyond words.
Dedicated this 30th Day of March, 2016

Erected 2016.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is March 2016.

Location. 28° 37.107′ N, 81° 22.886′ W. Marker is in Eatonville, Florida, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of East Kennedy Boulevard and College Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Kennedy Boulevard. The marker is located in front of Eatonville Town Office. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 E Kennedy Boulevard, Orlando FL 32810, 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.

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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: Eatonville, Florida (here, next to this marker); Mack’s Auto Repair Garage (within shouting distance of this marker); Hungerford School (within shouting distance of this marker); Eatonville Fire Department (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Zora Neale Hurston (about 800 feet away); Joe Clark’s Store (about 800 feet away); Eatonville Town Hall (about 800 feet away); Club Eaton (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eatonville.

Also see . . . Eatonville. (Submitted on September 15, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia.)

Photographed by Stephen Thomas White, April 24, 2022

2. Billy’s Crossing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 15, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 15, 2026, by Stephen Thomas White of Norfolk, Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.