Orlando in Orange County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

J. P. Musselwhite & Family

Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 31, 2008

1. J. P. Musselwhite & Family Marker

Inscription.
In memory of and tribute to J. P. Musselwhite, public spirited citizen, who was the donor of most of the land on the east and north sides of Lake Eola for public park purposes, and his surviving family, Troy C. Musselwhite and Agnes Musselwhite Martin, children, and various grandchildren, who cooperated with the city over the years in developing Eola Park.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 28° 32.698′ N, 81° 22.23′ W. Marker is in Orlando, Florida, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of E. Robinson Street (State Road 526) and Cathcart Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orlando FL 32801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge (within shouting distance of this marker); "Lest We Forget" (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Orlando Reeves (about 400 feet away); John R. Mott House Site (about 600 feet away); Simon Bolivar (about 800 feet away); Mohandas K. Gandhi (about 800 feet away); Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (about 800 feet away); Jose P. Rizal (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Orlando.

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this marker. Marker is on the northeastern edge of Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. It is accessible by footpath.

Regarding J. P. Musselwhite & Family. Musselwhite dabbled in the turpentine industry from 1907-1919.

Photographed By Julie Szabo, March 31, 2008

2. J. P. Musselwhite & Family Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. This page has been viewed 2,123 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2008, by Julie Szabo of Oldsmar, Florida. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.