The Seaboard Coastline Railroad deeded the old depot built in 1926 to the City of Avon Park in 1979. the building was leased to the Historical Society of Avon Park. The Depot Museum was created and dedicated in 1981. in 1986 a railroad dining car . . . — — Map (db m218001) HM
On West Main Street at Forest Avenue, in the median on West Main Street.
In Honor of all who served in World War II from this community and dedicated to lasting memory of those who lost their lives
Abbot, James C. Adams, Robert C. Anderson Allen M. Anderson James W. Anderson, Robert A. Andreu, Robert A. . . . — — Map (db m218316) WM
On Jim Rodgers Avenue at Robert Britt Street, on the right when traveling south on Jim Rodgers Avenue.
Here stands the first church built in the settlement of Avon Park. On 9, 11, 1892, the first services were held in the nearly completed Union Evangelical Church. The 36 feet by 42 feet structure, with a small tower. had been under construction . . . — — Map (db m218010) HM
"Off with your hat as the flag goes by! Uncover the youngster's head! Teach him to hold it holy and high. For the sake of its sacred dead." Bunner — — Map (db m218002) HM WM
On East Main Street (Florida Route 17) east of South Lake Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This is the oldest structure on Main Street still retaining most of it's original features. Built in 1894, it has served as a shoe shop, Dressmaker's shop, Tea Room, Book Store, Art Studio, and an Attorney's Office. The architecture present is . . . — — Map (db m218007) HM
On West Main Street (Florida Route 17) at Forest Avenue, in the median on West Main Street.
Ester Adams Richard Adams Tommy Alford Willie Allen Jr Robert Ambrose Michael Andres Randell Andrews David Annis Jeffrey Antley Mark A. Appenzellar Michael Aquino Brain Arabinko Clifford Armstrong Charles Asbury Samuel . . . — — Map (db m218313) WM
On U.S. 98, 0.1 miles north of County Road 721, on the right when traveling north.
Col. Zachary Taylor had Fort Basinger built in 1837, during the Seminole Wars, on the Kissimmee River 17 miles above its mouth. It was a small stockade which served as a temporary fort and supply station on the line of forts extending from Tampa to . . . — — Map (db m54083) HM
Three Decades of Growth During the time that Frances Archbold Hufty was Chairman of the Board (1976 to 2010), Archbold Expeditions acquired additional properties and expanded its programs, strengthening the links among research, . . . — — Map (db m224264) HM
Frances Archbold Hufty Frances Archbold Hufty (1912 to 2010) became Chairman of the Board of Archbold Expeditions in 1976 after her brother, Richard Archbold, bequeathed his assets to the organization shortly before his death. During the 35 . . . — — Map (db m224260) HM
On Park Drive at West Interlake Boulevard, on the left when traveling south on Park Drive.
Francis Scobee Ellison Onizuka Michael Smith Ronald McNair Judith Resnick Gregory Jarvis Christa McAuliffe
Worlds keep closing in they have before, they will again voices call beyond the wind saying we must go, beyond . . . — — Map (db m218231)
On East Park Street west of Service Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Joshua B. & Louisa G. Lastinger
1847-1931 · 1848-1931
First homesteader and citrus grower on Lake Stearns, 1890
Dedicated August 29, 1987 — — Map (db m218329) HM
On West Park Street at Service Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Park Street.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad depot was built at the urging of Dr. Melvil Dewey. He
then petitioned the state to have the town's name changed from Lake Stearns to Lake Placid, as it was a winter residence for the Lake Placid Club of New York. . . . — — Map (db m214350) HM
On Blessings Avenue at U.S. 98, on the right when traveling east on Blessings Avenue.
The first school house in the Lorida community, the Sunnyland School, was built on this site in 1925. A 1933 hurricane destroyed the school, and the Civilian Conservation Corps rebuilt it using the original plans and identical materials. The school . . . — — Map (db m229355) HM
Near Hammock Road (County Road 634) 1.1 miles west of County Road 635, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Memory of Emil Billitz Sr. and countless other C.C.C. enrollees who were injured, disabled or lost their lives in performance of their duty. We especially remember the 228 C.C.C. members who perished September 2, 1935 during a . . . — — Map (db m72742) HM
Built by Sebring Real Estate Company 1923 2nd floor served as first Highlands County Courthouse from 1923 to 1927 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218113) HM
Near Midway Drive, 0.2 miles east of Hayward Taylor Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
This original 72 flagpole at the Sebring International Raceway marks the geographic center of Hendricks Field, a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) base that operated under the jurisdiction of the 76th Flying Training Wing from 1942-1945. . . . — — Map (db m134905) HM
On Circle Park Drive at Ridgewood Drive, on the left when traveling north on Circle Park Drive.
This memorial to Sebring area men
who died in our Country's Service
Erected by Sebring Firemen, Inc.
A W "Spizz Pollard and
concerned citizens 2000
★★ Donors ★★
Joe & Louise Stiles Butch" Tew Lillian . . . — — Map (db m218227) WM
John Mihalowski MA USN 1939
James H. Howard China AAC 1944
Everett P. Pope MA USMC 1944
James R. Hendrix AR USA 1944
Joseph J. McCarthy IL USMC 1945
Douglas T. Jacobson NY USMC 1945
William R. Charette MI USN 19563
Ronald E. . . . — — Map (db m218229) HM WM
On North Ridgewood Drive (Florida Route 17) at North Mango Street, on the left when traveling north on North Ridgewood Drive.
Highlands County is a subtropical paradise where George Sebring founded a new town in 1912. In 1923 Mr. Sebring welcomed Mike and Sadie Kahn & a strong friendship formed. They opened a store on Ridgewood Drive & Mr. Sebring gave Mike a lot for a . . . — — Map (db m157299) HM
Near West Center Avenue at Circle Park Drive when traveling east.
Founded 1912 in old Desoto County by George E. Sebring and his son, H. Orvel Sebring, of Ohio. That year saw the first railroad and early citrus plantings. In 1921 Highlands County was formed with Sebring as County Seat. The founders devoted their . . . — — Map (db m160795) HM
Now the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce Built in 1916 through a community effort This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218667) HM
On South Commerce Avenue south of South Orange Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of The U.S.S. Highlands (APA 119) and Her Gallant Crew For service in the Pacific during WWII donated by The Citizens of Highlands County Dedicated October 5, 1993 — — Map (db m157289) WM
Near Cottage Drive south of Main Drive, on the left when traveling south.
These buildings were designed and built during 1930-1935 by Alexander Blair for the Red Hill Estate of John A. Roebling II, son of Washington A. Roebling, who built the Brooklyn Bridge. The industrial vernacular buildings (structures meant to house . . . — — Map (db m72522) HM
Near Main Drive west of Old State Route 8, on the left when traveling west.
It Began with a Gift
1941, aviator and biological explorer Richard Archbold acquired the Red Hill Estate as a gift from John A Roebling II. As World War II raged in the Pacific, Archbold began to implement ideas for a biological field . . . — — Map (db m218950) HM
Near Main Drive west of Old State Route 8, on the left when traveling west.
The Founding of Red Hill
In the 1920s, people came to Florida for many of the same reasons they do today, seeking mild winters and the beauty of Southern getaway. The Lake Placid Club of New York established its Florida resort on Lake . . . — — Map (db m218949) HM
