Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Abstract Office
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
1. The Abstract Office Marker
The Abstract Office is the oldest business building in Marianna. Believed to have been built as his office in the 1840's by Dr. W.S. Wilson who died in 1868. Marianna's telephone exchange was established in 1801 and this building housed the Central Office.J.A. Ormond purchased the building in 1910 and moved it from Market Street to this location. Indexed records of all Jackson County real estate transactions from 1847 were housed here until 2000. The building was renovated to its present appearance in 1965 by Bob and Pat Crisp.
Florida Land Title and Trust Company was operated by J.A. Ormond and Robert F. Crisp in this building for almost 90 years.
Erected 2001 by the Chipola Historical Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 30° 46.404′ N, 85° 13.613′ W. Marker was in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker was on Jefferson Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Battle of Marianna (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Confederate Soldiers Monument (about 300 feet away); Cavalry Fight in Downtown Marianna (about 600 feet away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); The Woman's Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Saint Luke Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marianna.
Regarding The Abstract Office. Dr. William S. Wilson arrived in Marianna during the 1840's and formed a partnership with Dr. William H. Whitehead in 1857. Although he participated in the fighting at the Battle of Marianna, he was able to elude capture and assisted tremendously in caring for the wounded afterward. Dr. Wilson was a member of Captain Jesse Norwood's Home Guards.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
2. The Abstract Office (Now Art & Gift Gallery)
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
3. The Abstract Office Area
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 487 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
