Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Woman's Club
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013
1. The Woman's Club Marker
The house was built in 1864 by Joseph T. Russ for his wife Mary. In 1881 it was deeded to his daughter, Luella Burke. It was sold in 1884 to Mary Hearn West. Harriet M. Hearn, mother of Mary West bought the house in 1890. In 1891 Theodore D. West and his wife Mary sold the house to Sally C. Messer. For 59 years it was known as the Messer home. In 1950 the Marianna Woman's Club bought the house with grant money they had received for eradicating hookworm in Jackson County. The house was restored and modified to house a club room, clinic and library. The woman's clubs maintained the public library here for 26 years. The building is owned jointly by the Marianna Woman's Club and the Marianna Junior Woman's Club.Erected 1979 by Jackson County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 30° 46.566′ N, 85° 13.737′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Caledonia Street and Clinton Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Dekle-Brunner House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (about 700 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); Site of the Battle of Marianna (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis-Wykoff House (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Luke's Churchyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Marianna (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013
2. The Woman's Club
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 473 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
