Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Town of Manatee

Photographed By Paul F, June 14, 2010

1. The Town of Manatee Marker

South side of marker

Inscription.

The Town of Manatee. . , Side A , The Town of Manatee was officially chartered on June 19, 1903. This intersection of Central Street (present day 9th Street East) and Manatee Avenue became the heart of the town’s business district after the arrival of the Florida West Shore Railway on December 12, 1902. A small railroad depot was constructed at the southwest corner. On October 1, 1903, the Central Hotel opened on the southeast corner with the Manatee Drug company occupying its first floor. The shop became known as Pelot’s Pharmacy after its owners, John J. Pelot and his son, J. Crews Pelot. The two-story concrete block building on the northeast corner was built in 1912 and housed many businesses over the years including Currey’s Drug Store, a grocery store and the Manatee Paper Company. The wooden two-story building just to its east held the E.P. Lloyd Cigar Factory, and later, in the mid 1930’s, Paul’s Bake Shop, owned by Paul and Willie Mae Turbeville. , (Continued on other side), Side B , (Continued from other side) , The large brick building on the northwest corner was officially dedicated on July 4, 1910. Called the Davis Building after its developer, Captain Christopher H. Davis, it held a variety of businesses and meeting areas including the Manatee County Supply Company, Davis Hall, which was used for operas and plays, a Masonic Hall, a post office, and the Manatee County Banking Company. In 1934, Pelot’s Pharmacy moved across the street into the space once occupied by the Manatee County Supply Company. Due to financial difficulties, the town was forced to decide between bankruptcy or consolidation with the City of Bradenton. In late 1943, residents voted to merge and on January 1, 1944, the Town of Manatee ceased to exist. It is said that the loss of their identity was felt so greatly that the residents wore black armbands in mourning. . This historical marker was erected in 2002 by Manatee County Historical Commission in cooperation with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. It is in Bradenton in Manatee County Florida

Side A
The Town of Manatee was officially chartered on June 19, 1903. This intersection of Central Street (present day 9th Street East) and Manatee Avenue became the heart of the town’s business district after the arrival of the Florida West Shore Railway on December 12, 1902. A small railroad depot was constructed at the southwest corner. On October 1, 1903, the Central Hotel opened on the southeast corner with the Manatee Drug company occupying its first floor. The shop became known as Pelot’s Pharmacy after its owners, John J. Pelot and his son, J. Crews Pelot. The two-story concrete block building on the northeast corner was built in 1912 and housed many businesses over the years including Currey’s Drug Store, a grocery store and the Manatee Paper Company. The wooden two-story building just to its east held the E.P. Lloyd Cigar Factory, and later, in the mid 1930’s, Paul’s Bake Shop, owned by Paul and Willie Mae Turbeville.
(Continued on other side)

Side B
(Continued from other side)
The large brick building on the northwest corner was officially dedicated on July 4, 1910. Called the Davis Building

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after its developer, Captain Christopher H. Davis, it held a variety of businesses and meeting areas including the Manatee County Supply Company, Davis Hall, which was used for operas and plays, a Masonic Hall, a post office, and the Manatee County Banking Company. In 1934, Pelot’s Pharmacy moved across the street into the space once occupied by the Manatee County Supply Company. Due to financial difficulties, the town was forced to decide between bankruptcy or consolidation with the City of Bradenton. In late 1943, residents voted to merge and on January 1, 1944, the Town of Manatee ceased to exist. It is said that the loss of their identity was felt so greatly that the residents wore black armbands in mourning.

Erected 2002 by Manatee County Historical Commission in cooperation with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1888.

Location. 27° 29.717′ N, 82° 33.29′ W. Marker is in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker is at the intersection of Manatee Avenue East and 9th Street East, on the right when traveling west on Manatee Avenue East. Marker is located on the northwest corner of the intersection.

Photographed By Paul F, June 14, 2010

2. The Town of Manatee Marker

North side of marker

Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bradenton FL 34208, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Curry Family (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Amelia Curry House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Theodosia Curry Lloyd House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Curry Houses National Register Historic District / Refuge of Peace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Curry House Circa 1860 (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Civil War (approx. 0.3 miles away); Manatee Mineral Spring (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Florida Cracker Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bradenton.

Photographed By Paul F, June 14, 2010

3. The Town of Manatee Marker

Buildings on the southeast corner of the intersection

Photographed By Paul F, June 14, 2010

4. The Town of Manatee Marker

Building on the northwest corner of the intersection, with marker in foreground

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,271 times since then and 161 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.