Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
German-American Club
Erected 1998 by The City of Tampa
Ybor City Development Corporation
and Florida Department of State,
Sandra B. Mortham, Secretary of State. (Marker Number F-384.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Hispanic Americans • Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions • Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1908.
Location. 27° 57.806′ N, 82° 27.067′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is at the intersection of North Nebraska Avenue and East 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2105 North Nebraska Avenue, Tampa FL 33605, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. El Centro Asturiano de Tampa (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Junior High School (approx. ¼ mile away); Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Buffalo Soldiers in Tampa Heights (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ybor City Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sociedad La Union Marti-Maceo (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rough Riders (approx. 0.4 miles away); La Casa de Pedroso (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Regarding German-American Club. The German-American Club building is a contributing
structure within the Ybor City Historic District (a National Historic Landmark District).
Currently, the building houses the City of Tampa Ybor Service Center.
Additional keywords. Ybor City Historic District

Photographed By AGS Media, June 28, 2010
4. "Mothers of the World" sculpture at the German-American Club
The sculpture was erected at the building's corner during the period when it was home to Los Caballeros de La Luz (English: The Knights of Light). The plaque mounted at the bottom reads:
"Orden-Caballero de La Luz" Inc.
Honor to Mothers of the World
Honramos "Día de Las Madres"
Mayo 9, 1948
(English:We honor Mothers Day, May 9, 1948)
Honor to Mothers of the World
Honramos "Día de Las Madres"
Mayo 9, 1948
(English:We honor Mothers Day, May 9, 1948)

Photographed By AGS Media, July 2, 2010
5. Dixie Life and Health Insurance Company Marker
Just behind the German-American Club Marker, in the wall along the main exterior stairway, is mounted this marker from the period in the building's history when it was home to an insurance company. It reads:
Dixie Life
and
Health Insurance Company
Home Office Building
Established Feb. 1945
Building Purchased
Sept. 1949
and
Health Insurance Company
Home Office Building
Established Feb. 1945
Building Purchased
Sept. 1949
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,577 times since then and 118 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. 5. submitted on July 2, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.