Tampa in Hillsborough County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Ybor Centennial Park
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 2008
1. Ybor Centennial Park Marker
“Ybor Centennial Park By Which Name It Shall Hereafter And Forever Be Known.”
Signed: Bob Martinez, Mayor; Sandra W. Freedman. Chairman, City Council
The ordinance commemorates Ybor City’s Centennial and its colorful and vibrant past.
The park officially honors Vicente Martinez-Ybor, the developer of Ybor City. This world famous cigar center gave Tampa its rich and exotic Latin Heritage.
Erected In Loving Memory Of Vicente Martinez-Ybor
Erected 1993 by By The Ybor Chamber Of Commerce, and The Ybor City Museum Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1843.
Location. 27° 57.702′ N, 82° 26.324′ W. Marker is in Tampa, Florida, in Hillsborough County. Marker is on E. 9th Ave, on the right when traveling east. near Located in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Fire Station No. 4 (a few steps from this marker); La Joven Francesa Bakery (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Nick C. Nuccio (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony P. "Tony" Pizzo (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anthony P. Pizzo (about 300 feet away); Historic Fort King Trail (about 300 feet away); L’Unione Italiana (about 600 feet away); Our Lady of Perpetual Help (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tampa.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, June 28, 2008
2. Ybor Centennial Park Marker
Photographed By AGS Media, June 4, 2010
3. Ybor Centennial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,014 times since then and 116 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on June 9, 2010, by Glenn Sheffield of Tampa, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
