Satellite Beach in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

In Memory of Percy L. Hedgecock

1916 - 1987

Percy L. Hedgecock Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, August 30, 2008

1. Percy L. Hedgecock Marker

Inscription. A strong Christian man who cared for the needs of others more than his own. Founder and first Mayor of Satellite Beach. A man who invested his time, talent and resources to help others. Through 16 years of dedicated service as Mayor, from 1957 to 1973, his vision and leadership helped this town of 400 develop into a debt-free city of 10,000 of which all can be proud.

Percy's beliefs and legacy to each of us:

God put us on this earth to help others.
Have faith that God is good.
Lead by example.
Help those less fortunate.
Don't quit when you believe in something.
Cultivate youth - provide facilities and means to increase each one's potential.
Be honest - honest government is possible.
Accept a man's word as his bond.

Most of us would like to do great things, but very few are willing to make the personal sacrifices necessary to accomplish them. Percy L. Hedgecock was one man who gladly made these sacrifices.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 28° 10.291′ N, 80° 36.27′ W.

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Marker is in Satellite Beach, Florida, in Brevard County. It can be reached from Cassia Blvd. just east of South Patrick Drive (Local Road 513), on the right when traveling east. Between the Civic Center/City Hall building and the parking lot just south of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Satellite Beach FL 32937, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s Space Coast.

It is also in the American South

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Winter-Time Ais Indian Town of Pentoaya (approx. 2 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Flavor of Freedom (approx. 2.6 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, August 30, 2008

2. Percy L. Hedgecock Marker

2.6 miles away); a different marker also named The Freedom Tree (approx. 2.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.7 miles away); The William H. Gleason House (approx. 2.9 miles away); William H. Gleason Home (approx. 2.9 miles away).

Satellite Beach City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Julie Szabo, August 30, 2008

3. Satellite Beach City Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,755 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on October 30, 2011, by Jamie Cox of Melbourne, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.