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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in North Florida. 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. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leon County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Floridas 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 Elliot Building and Capitol Center Historic District (about 300 feet away); The Union Bank of Florida (about 300 feet
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Other markers no longer nearby. Selection of Florida's Capital (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Capitol of Florida (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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 1,766 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2014, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
