Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lewis-Wykoff House
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013
1. Lewis-Wykoff House Marker
Built in 1840, this house was sold by Frances Towers to Isavelle, wife of Arthur Lewis, in 1847. Richard Lewis, creator of the popular patent medicine, Lewis Eye Water, was born here in 1849. In 1852-58, the owner was George Hawkins, Territorial Senator, member of the Florida Legislative Council, Circuit Judge, and pre-Civil War U.S. Congressman. Over the next 125 years, long-time owners included the B.F. Alderman family (1876-1922), J.E. Jones family (1922-46), and Ed Wykoff family (1946-74). The Chamber of Commerce purchased the house in 1984 after Floye Brewton had stripped away earlier additions and renovations to uncover the original structure, restoring where possible and refurbishing where necessary.Erected 1995 by Chipola Historical Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 30° 46.684′ N, 85° 13.595′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker is on Jefferson Street (State Road 166) north of Broad Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dekle-Brunner House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Davis-West House (about 400 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Woman's Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Marianna (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jackson County (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013
2. Lewis-Wykoff House
The marker is towards the front of the house, to the right in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 557 times since then and 34 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.
