Marianna in Jackson County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Dekle-Brunner House
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 4, 2014
1. Dekle-Brunner House Marker
Inscription.
Dekle-Brunner House. . 1845 Original house now rear portion of house, built by Amanda and Oliver Rostrum. In 1875, M.L. Dekle's wife Stella, purchased house and he planted the oak trees along the street. First Baptist Church was organized here in 1881. House burned in 1900 and additions included the Victorian trim. In 1928, Dekle deeded house to daughter, Lucy Neal Dekle, who later married Dr. Robert McLendon. Dr. William Brunner family purchased house in 1965 and deeded to Dr. Richard Brunner family in 1998. Renovation of the interior of the house was begun in 2000. Present carport was original carriage house. One-bedroom apartment, garage and workshop was original stable. Garden shed was originally icehouse, pool in former garden area.
1845 Original house now rear portion of house, built by Amanda and Oliver Rostrum. In 1875, M.L. Dekle's wife Stella, purchased house and he planted the oak trees along the street. First Baptist Church was organized here in 1881. House burned in 1900 and additions included the Victorian trim. In 1928, Dekle deeded house to daughter, Lucy Neal Dekle, who later married Dr. Robert McLendon. Dr. William Brunner family purchased house in 1965 and deeded to Dr. Richard Brunner family in 1998. Renovation of the interior of the house was begun in 2000. Present carport was original carriage house. One-bedroom apartment, garage and workshop was original stable. Garden shed was originally icehouse, pool in former garden area.
Erected 2002 by the Chipola Historical Trust, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 30° 46.643′ N, 85° 13.661′ W. Marker is in Marianna, Florida, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Green Street and Broad Street, on the right when traveling south on Green Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Green Street, Marianna FL 32446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis-Wykoff House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Woman's Club
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 34 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.
