Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Council Oak
Photographed by John Stemberger, February 6, 2019
1. The Council Oak Marker
amid unfolding history
once stood in majestic beauty
The Council Oak
Traditional meeting place of the
Indian Chiefs
in the
Seminole Indian War
1835-1842
Erected by Orange County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 28° 29.759′ N, 81° 21.578′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. It is on South Ferncreek Avenue south of Stevens Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Florida. It is also in the American 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Gatlin 1838 (approx. half a mile away); Fort Gatlin's Early Settlers / Native American History (approx. half a mile away); Site of Fort Gatlin (approx. half a mile away); Site and Home of Francis Eppes (approx. 1.1 miles away); Conway Chain of Lakes/ Union Church (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Pine Castle Homestead / Pleasure Beach (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Citrus Industry and Red Hill Groves/Conway School (was approx. 1.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by John Stemberger, February 6, 2019
2. The Council Oak Marker
Photographed by John Stemberger, February 6, 2019
3. The Council Oak Marker
Photographed by John Stemberger, February 6, 2019
4. The Council Oak Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2019, by John Stemberger of Orlando, Florida. This page has been viewed 1,143 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 7, 2019, by John Stemberger of Orlando, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
