On Bruce B. Downs Boulevard (County Road 581) north of East Fowler Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
WHEREAS, the Public Works Administration of Bruce B. Downs began a new era of commitment and progress in the public works programs of Hillsborough County; and, WHEREAS, during his tenure as Deputy County Administrator for every area of his . . . — — Map (db m35856) HM
On North 56th Street (Florida Route 583) at North Street, on the right when traveling north on North 56th Street.
In 1933, the City of Tampa bought a 40-acre parcel at this location, later setting aside five acres for a pauper’s cemetery to bury indigent residents. In 1942, the City of Tampa named the cemetery Ridgewood, and it was actively used between 1942 . . . — — Map (db m229560) HM
On South Meridian Avenue at East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling south on South Meridian Avenue.
In 1939, Georgia native Cecil M. Webb founded the Dixie Lily Milling Company. Originally named the Kinchafoonee Milling Company, the company gradually replaced the name with Dixie Lily. The first mill was in Miami but was soon followed by the . . . — — Map (db m267761) HM
On North Glen Arven Avenue at North Riverhills Drive, on the left when traveling south on North Glen Arven Avenue.
(side 1)
The Temple Terraces Country Club was built on the site of the 1910 hunting lodge of world renowned Chicago socialite and businesswoman Bertha Honore Plamer's 19,000 acre "Riverhills Ranch." It opened in 1922 as the centerpiece of . . . — — Map (db m93417) HM
On Bayshore Boulevard at West Platt Street, on the right when traveling north on Bayshore Boulevard.
In 1907, Alfred Swann and Eugene Holtsinger constructed the original section of seawall and roadway extending from Swann Avenue to Rome Avenue. This initial section, which was called Bayshore Drive, served Suburb Beautiful, the first residential . . . — — Map (db m44647) HM
On North 26th Street at East 23rd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North 26th Street.
L’Unione Italiana, founded in 1894 in Ybor City, institutionalized the Italian funeral in Tampa when in 1896 it purchased this property from the prominent African-American Armwood family and dedicated it as a cemetery. The first Italians were buried . . . — — Map (db m43618) HM
On Horton Road north of State Road 60, on the right when traveling north.
In 1866, freed slaves from East Hillsborough County founded the community of Bealsville - named for Alfred Beal, a member of one of the original families. Since the beginning of the community, education was important to its residents. Instruction . . . — — Map (db m57221) HM
On Doyle Carlton Drive at West Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south on Doyle Carlton Drive.
Lynching in America
Between 1877 and 1950, thousands of African-Americans were the victims of lynching and racial violence in the United States. Florida had one of the highest per-capita rates of Black victims lynched by white mobs, including . . . — — Map (db m206382) HM
On East Davidson Street east of North Broadway Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Polk County was established February 8, 1861 formed from eastern Hillsborough County and western Brevard County and comprised one of two counties created after the state's secession from the union. Polk County was named after James Knox Polk the . . . — — Map (db m54003) HM
On East Madison Street at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Madison Street.
For 104 years this block was the official site of executive and judicial government for Hillsborough County, Florida. The first courthouse, a log building burned by Seminole Indians in 1836, possibly stood here. Subsequent ones were built on this . . . — — Map (db m15730) HM
On East Kennedy Boulevard (U.S. 41) near East Street, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1859, as a residence, by Capt. William Brinton Hooker, on the northwest corner of Madison and East Streets. A Georgia native, he moved to Florida in 1830 and signed its first Constitution in 1839. In 1843 Hooker settled in Hillsborough . . . — — Map (db m28332) HM
On East Columbus Drive west of North Nebraska Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The George Washington Junior High School was formerly located on this site. Along with the local Woodrow Wilson Junior High School, located in the Hyde Park neighborhood, the George Washington Junior High School was among the first junior high . . . — — Map (db m32624) HM
On East Street, on the right when traveling north.
At this site, 407 East Street, was the home of John Thomas Lesley, built in 1897. Pioneer settler, soldier, statesman and entrepreneur, Lesley (1835 - 1913) was one of Tampa's greatest early leaders/ A native of Madison County, Florida, he came in . . . — — Map (db m54132) HM
On East Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60) at North Pinewood Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Brandon Boulevard.
(West face)
1861
To the Honor and Courage
of the patriots of the
Confederate States
of America,
This monument is dedicated by
Tampa Chapter,
No.113, U. D. C.,
and the citizens of Tampa.
January 1911.
Memoria . . . — — Map (db m26385) WM
On North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
On January 14, 1941, Col. Clarence Tinker landed a twin-engined B-18 Bomber on the first MacDill Field runway and a new era for Tampa was born. Soon after, the U.S. would enter World War II and MacDill's pilot training would prove to be an important . . . — — Map (db m34109) HM
On North 22nd Street at East Clifton Street, on the right when traveling north on North 22nd Street.
Florida's constitution requires the following: "Counties shall provide for inhabitants who by reason of age, infirmity or misfortune may have claims upon the aid and sympathy of society." Hence, in 1905, the Hillsborough County Board of County . . . — — Map (db m101642) HM
Near Southeast 80th Street (County Road 328) at South Pine Avenue (U.S. 441), on the right when traveling east.
"Incited by selfish interests and from a purely mercenary motive, an effort is now being made, through construction of a cross-state canal, to mar and at least, in part, destroy the region's beauty, fertility and health." Hillsborough County Board . . . — — Map (db m166905) HM
In the mid to late 1880s, cow camps were a part of the Cracker way of life. Cowmen drove their cattle to market between March and August, and the camps were established along the route - about a day's ride between each. The cowmen hunkered down for . . . — — Map (db m220317) HM
Near U.S. 301 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Both the American soldier and the Seminole warrior faced each other across a wide cultural gap. Each were trained and determined.
A large part of central Florida is established as Hillsborough County in 1834. — — Map (db m193913) HM WM
On North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
On July 14, 1939, the Tampa Morning Tribune announced the war department's decision to build the "Southeast Air Base" in Tampa. The land selected was a 6000 acre marshy area known as Catfish Point. As part of President Roosevelt's New Deal Program, . . . — — Map (db m34118) HM
Replica Naval Mounts
Manufactured for
The Friends of Plant Park
The Citizens of Tampa, Hillsborough County
and The University of Tampa
Dedicated to
The original inhabitants, soldiers, sailors and
settlers who with blood sweat and . . . — — Map (db m20000) HM
On East 8th Avenue at North 18th Street, on the left when traveling east on East 8th Avenue.
Civic leader and historian, Tony Pizzo, was born in the family home at this location on September 22, 1912. Tony's pride in his community inspired him to research and document history that would have been lost without his efforts. His enthusiasm . . . — — Map (db m33055) HM
On 9th Avenue South at 22nd Lane S, on the left when traveling west on 9th Avenue South.
Dirt Trails to Main Street
During the 1920s, on the edge of a growing city barely 30 years on the map. African Americans began to create their own community along a dirt trail known as 22nd Street S. It was far in the county, part of . . . — — Map (db m261752) HM
Old Fort King Trail is near the original Fort King Road. During the Second Seminole War, Fort King Road served as the main transportation and communication route between Fort Brooke (Tampa) and the Seminole Agency at Fort King (Ocala). Following an . . . — — Map (db m126033) HM
On Lakewood Drive at Limona Road, on the right when traveling north on Lakewood Drive.
Lakewood Drive, part of old Seminole Indian trails, led to Fort Brooke and "Pease Creek". In 1876 Judge Joseph Gillette Knapp of Wis. settled and named Limona after citrus trees left by the Spanish. In 1877 the Elgin Watch Co. formed Limona Park . . . — — Map (db m57213) HM
Near U.S. 301 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd ( Route 574).
All Gave Some ★ Some Gave All
Front
Hillsborough County:
Paul R. Smith, U.S. Army, 4 April 2003 • Andrew j. Aviles, LCPL, U.S. Marine Corps, 7 April 2003 • Michael B. Quinn, SSG, U.S.Army, 27 May 2003 • . . . — — Map (db m203895) WM
On North Lincoln Avenue east of West Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
Hugh C. MacFarlane, an immigrant from Scotland, purchased land in November 1886 and built a cigar factory that started production on June 15, 1892. MacFarlane and other developers offered free land and buildings, bringing in more cigar factories and . . . — — Map (db m214929) HM
On Madison Street east of North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling east.
(Raised section) A grateful county honors the memory of these brave individuals for their unquestioned valor and sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom Dedicated 2003 Hillsborough County Board . . . — — Map (db m32949) WM
On North Morgan Street south of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
(Raised section) A grateful county honors the memory of these brave individuals for their unquestioned valor and sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty during combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom Dedicated 2003 Hillsborough County Board of . . . — — Map (db m32975) WM
On East 7th Avenue (La Séptima) west of North 24th Street.
The Jesuits organized Most Holy Name parish in 1920 to serve Ybor City's Italian community. On Christmas 1922, Father Vicente Dente celebrated the first mass at Most Holy Name Church, located in the 2300 block, between 7th and 8th Avenues. The . . . — — Map (db m130971) HM
On North Collins Street at East Gilchrist Street, on the left when traveling north on North Collins Street. Reported permanently removed.
(Front face)1863 - 1865 Erected by Plant City Chapter #1931 United Daughters of the Confederacy November 17, 2007
By 1863 the Confederate Army was suffering severe food shortages. Capt. John T. Lesley was commissioned to recruit from . . . — — Map (db m46292) HM
Near Tampa Bypass Canal Trail at U.S. 301, on the left when traveling east.
This Hillsborough County park is dedicated to all Americans who valiantly fought and died while defending the United States of America and the principles of freedom, justice and equality for all.
May 30, 1987
Hillsborough County . . . — — Map (db m193195) WM
On North Florida Avenue (Business U.S. 41) at East Kentucky Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Florida Avenue.
Founded by Richard Doby, a Black entrepreneur and philanthropist, Zion Cemetery was one of the first private cemeteries for Tampa's Black citizens. The cemetery is sacred ground for the African American community, serving as one of the main . . . — — Map (db m267769) HM
On Curlew Road (Florida Route 586) at Belcher Road, on the right when traveling west on Curlew Road.
(Side 1)
The Hartley House
In 1883, Walton and Louisa Whitehurst sold 80 acres of their land in Curlew to James Hartley. He and his wife, Frances, had recently moved from Danforth, Illinois with their son, Thomas. They later joined . . . — — Map (db m279986) HM
Near U.S. 301 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of Richard 'Dick’ Arens, Major USAF (Ret)
Major Arens was a Vietnam veteran who flew 443 combat missions as a Forward Air Controller (FAC) in the O-1 BIRD DOG. His military flying career also included flying the B-58 . . . — — Map (db m193732) HM WM
On South Franklin Street south of East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side 1
Commanded from here, 1838-1840
the United States Army
in the 2nd Seminole Indian War
Erected by the Hillsborough County Historical Commission 1966
Monument restored by Hart with the Streetcar Extension in 2010
. . . — — Map (db m103266) HM
On East Kay Street at North Governor Street, on the right when traveling west on East Kay Street.
One of the most important, but lesser-known, fashion designers in Tampa's
history lived and worked in a small home near this location, at 1514 Jefferson
Street, during the 1920s. Ann Lowe made dresses for Tampa's elite, including
several . . . — — Map (db m301140) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hillsborough County
Dedicates this memorial marker in memory of:
the 498 servicemen of Hillsborough County who sacrificed their
lives defending freedom during WW II,
the thousands of patriots of Hillsborough County who were . . . — — Map (db m210465) WM
On North Pinewood Avenue at East Brandon Boulevard (State Road 60), on the left when traveling north on North Pinewood Avenue.
In 1910, the United Daughters of the Confederacy,
Tampa Chapter No. 113, began to raise funds for a
monument to honor the soldiers and sailors of the
Confederate States of America, The Hillsborough
County Commission granted the chapter, . . . — — Map (db m32979) HM
On Pierce Street at Madison Street, on the left when traveling south on Pierce Street.
(Front face, left side)
Dedicated to
the memory of
those Americans who valiantly fought and
died in the service of their country
during the great World War
April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918
—•—
It is hoped that the . . . — — Map (db m30652) WM
On North MacDill Avenue at West Main Street, on the right when traveling south on North MacDill Avenue.
His was a life of achievements – a great lawyer, pioneer land developer, public servant and a Tampa booster. Had the honor of serving as State's Attorney, Tampa City Attorney, Port Commissioner, and Supt. of Public Works. In 1892, converted 200 . . . — — Map (db m49593) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
