Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

St. Luke's Churchyard

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013

1. St. Luke's Churchyard Marker

Inscription. Along with the Old Town Burial Ground, this cemetery shelters some of the noteworthy historical figures of the county. The Episcopal Church it surrounds, organized in 1838, is among the most historic in the state. Within its bounds may be found names of many who played significant roles in forging our heritage.

Among these individuals are: victims of the federal raid on Marianna in the War Between the States; Florida's Confederate Governor; a United States Senator; and the wife of John Gorrie, inventor of artificial ice. Others of extended renown are a nationally famous novelist, a scientist of note, and great educators known throughout the Southeast, in addition to numerous local dignitaries who were prominent in building the community.

Erected 1976 by Jackson County Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.

Location. 30° 46.536′ N, 85° 13.934′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Street (U.S. 90) and Wynn Street, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4362 Lafayette Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Deep South.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the Battle of Marianna (within shouting distance of this marker); The Holden House (within shouting distance of this marker); First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ely-Criglar House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Woman's Club (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confederate Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); The West End Community (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fighting at Ely Corner (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Also at the St. Luke's Churchyard.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Marianna. On September 27, 1864, Union troops led by Brigadier General Alexander Asboth struck the small Northwest Florida city of Marianna. The result was a bloody event remembered today as the Battle of Marianna.

The culmination of the deepest penetration of Confederate Florida by Federal soldiers during the entire War Between the States, the Battle of Marianna was deadly and fierce and has been labeled by some as "Florida's Alamo." (Submitted on October 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. John Gorrie. Dr. John Gorrie, an early pioneer in the invention of the artificial manufacture of ice, refrigeration, and air conditioning, was granted the first

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2013

2. St. Luke's Churchyard Marker

U.S. Patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. Dr. Gorrie's basic principle is the one most often used in refrigeration today; namely, cooling caused by the rapid expansion of gases. Using two double acting force pumps he first condensed and then rarified air. His apparatus, initially designed to treat yellow fever patients, reduced the temperature of compressed air by interjecting a small amount of water into it. Dr. Gorrie is buried in Gorrie Square in Apalachicola, his wife and son are buried-St. Luke's-Episcopal Cemetery, Marianna, Florida. (Submitted on October 17, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

St. Luke's Churchyard Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013

3. St. Luke's Churchyard Entrance

St. Luke's Churchyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, August 1, 2013

4. St. Luke's Churchyard

St. Luke's Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2013

5. St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Grave of Jesse Robinson (1789-1854), a War of 1812 veteran image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2013

6. Grave of Jesse Robinson (1789-1854), a War of 1812 veteran

Another grave can also be seen in the background in this partial view of the church's cemetery.

St. Luke's Churchyard Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2013

7. St. Luke's Churchyard Cemetery

Hattie Walker Butler Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 24, 2013

8. Hattie Walker Butler Memorial

St. Luke's Churchyard Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on October 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 995 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on September 28, 2013, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1. submitted on August 12, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on September 24, 2013, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3, 4. submitted on August 12, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 24, 2013, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.