Urban Core in Jacksonville in Duval County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 17, 2019

1. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker

Inscription.
In Memory Of
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
1917-1963
Thirty-Fifth President Of The United States
1961-1963
This memorial erected by the Jacksonville
Building and Construction Trade Council
to commemorate John F. Kennedy’s personal
address in this park on October 18, 1960

Erected by Jacksonville Building and Construction Trade Council.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.

Location. 30° 19.745′ N, 81° 39.531′ W. Marker is in Jacksonville, Florida, in Duval County. It is in Urban Core. Marker is on W. Monroe St., 0.1 miles west of N. Laura Street when traveling west. Located at the southeast corner of Hemming Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 W Monroe Street, Jacksonville FL 32207, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacksonville Public Library (a few steps from this marker); 1960 Civil Rights Demonstration (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonville Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Road Meets Apalache Trail

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jacksonville Young Mens Christian Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Elk’s Lodge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacksonville's 1901 Fire (about 300 feet away); Greenleaf & Crosby Bldg. (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jacksonville.

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, August 17, 2019

2. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 26, 2019, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.