Capitol Hill in Tallahassee in Leon County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Capt. John Parkhill
Of Leon Volunteers
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014
1. Capt. John Parkhill Marker
The memory of the hero is the treasure of his country.
He was born July 10, 1823 and was killed at Palm Hammock in South Florida while leading his company in a charge against the Seminole Indians, November 28 A.D. 1857
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1824.
Location. 30° 26.274′ N, 84° 16.86′ W. Marker is in Tallahassee, Florida, in Leon County. It is in Capitol Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Monroe Street and Apalachee Freeway on Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tallahassee FL 32303, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Leon County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Florida’s Vietnam Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); POW/MIA Bracelet History (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Capitol of Florida (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union Bank of Florida (about 300 feet away); Combat Wounded Veterans (about 400 feet away); Florida Liberty Bell Replica
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014
2. Capt. John Parkhill Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, April 6, 2014
3. Capt. John Parkhill Marker
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, April 6, 2014
4. Capt. John Parkhill Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,116 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
