Osceola in Mississippi County, Arkansas — The American South (West South Central)

Florida Brothers Building

Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

1. Florida Brothers Building Marker

Inscription. Thomas J. Florida established the Florida Brothers Company in 1926, supplying farm and home loans to families along the Cotton Highway. Mr. Florida built this Art Deco-influenced structure in 1935, featuring Indiana limestone. The building subsequently became home for the Gibson Law Firm.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Art Deco series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.

Location. 35° 42.169′ N, 89° 58.24′ W. Marker is in Osceola, Arkansas, in Mississippi County. It is on West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Osceola AR 72370, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Arkansas Delta,

in Crowley’s Ridge,

and in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in the Mississippi Delta,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

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: WPA Post Office (a few steps from this marker); Mississippi County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Veterans of Mississippi County (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. Driver (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mississippi County Court House (about 300 feet away); Flag Poles Erected (about 300 feet away); Coston Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Osceola.

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Photographed by Craig Swain, August 31, 2010

2. Florida Brothers Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,132 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.