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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Hillsborough County, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Hillsborough County, Florida and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Hillsborough County, FL (366) Hardee County, FL (4) Manatee County, FL (134) Pasco County, FL (96) Pinellas County, FL (170) Polk County, FL (134)  HillsboroughCounty(366) Hillsborough County (366)  HardeeCounty(4) Hardee County (4)  ManateeCounty(134) Manatee County (134)  PascoCounty(96) Pasco County (96)  PinellasCounty(170) Pinellas County (170)  PolkCounty(134) Polk County (134)
Tampa is the county seat for Hillsborough County
Adjacent to Hillsborough County, Florida
      Hardee County (4)  
      Manatee County (134)  
      Pasco County (96)  
      Pinellas County (170)  
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101 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Cradle of Cuban Liberty
On East 7th Avenue (State Road 45) near 14th Avenue.
On this corner was located El Liceo Cubano, a tobacco stripping house converted into a Cuban social center in 1886. This is the cradle of Cuban independence. Here, on Nov. 26-27, 1891, Jose Marti delivered the two speeches, "Con Todos y Para Todos" . . . Map (db m15157) HM
102 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Cuban missile crisis October 1962Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Cuban missile crisis — known as the October crisis in Cuba and the Caribbean crisis (Russian: к ариский кризис, tr. Karibskiy krizis) in the USSR — was a . . . Map (db m193986) HM WM
103 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Cueto Boarding House
On East Columbus Drive at North 13th Street on East Columbus Drive.
In 2003, this historic Ybor City boarding house was relocated from 1822 E. 14th Avenue and rehabilitated as part of a project by the Federal Highway Administration and the Florida Department of Transportation incooperation with the City of Tampa.Map (db m44029) HM
104 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Cyrus Greene Park
On North 22nd Street (Florida Route 585) south of East Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard (Florida Route 574), on the right when traveling south.
The City of Tampa acquired the Cyrus T. Greene property in 1931, which was named in honor of the executive secretary of the Tampa Urban League. By the 1940s, the baseball field created at Cyrus Greene was known as the 22nd Street . . . Map (db m151029) HM
105 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — De Soto
Near University Drive near West Kennedy Boulevard..
1539 1926 [ DAR Emblem ] This Tablet Erected By De Soto Chapter D.A.R. Marks the tree under which tradition say's De Soto Parleyed with the Indians Map (db m20789) HM
106 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Dobyville
On W. Platt at S. Willow Ave on W. Platt.
Dobyville, named for long-time resident Richard Cornelius Doby, was also known as West Hyde Park. By the 1920's, Dobyville was one of Tampa's primary African-American neighborhoods. The approximate historic boundaries went from Gray Street on the . . . Map (db m34258) HM
107 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Dominican Proto-Martyrs of AmericaA.D. 1549   †   A.D. 1965
On Bayshore Boulevard north of Beach Place, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
. . . Map (db m33810) HM
108 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Douglas MacArthurJan 26, 1880 - Apr 06, 1964 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Douglas MacArthur was an American five-star General and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the . . . Map (db m193441) WM
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109 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Drew Field
On West Tampa Bay Boulevard at North Dale Mabry Boulevard (U.S. 92), on the right when traveling west on West Tampa Bay Boulevard.
(side 1) The City of Tampa established a municipal airport at Drew Field in 1928 on a 160-acre tract leased from farmer, real estate developer and aviation enthusiast John Higley Drew. The City purchased Drew Field in 1934 and added new . . . Map (db m150551) HM
110 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Dueling in Ybor City
On North 15th Street just north of East 7th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Violence was commonplace during the early years of Ybor City. Even duels were sometimes fought over honor, women, and at least once over an argument regarding which novel was appropriate to be read by the lector of a cigar factory. These duels, . . . Map (db m176191) HM
111 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-386 — El Centro Asturiano de Tampa
On North Nebraska Avenue at East Palm Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
Spanish immigrants from the province of Asturias formed El Centro Asturiano de Tampa in 1902 as a mutual aid society to meet the recreational, social, educational, and medical needs of its members. In an effort to broaden the concept of . . . Map (db m32185) HM
112 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — El Chino — Pajarito Restaurant
On 8th Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Cuban exiles in the 1890's met to plot for independence at a restaurant operated on this site by the patriot Antonio Menendez, a Chinese from Cuba. Many revolutionaries on their way to join the Mambi Army in Cuba, were given warm welcome and free . . . Map (db m15295) HM
113 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-382 — El Circulo Cubano(Cuban Club)
On East Palm Avenue (10th Avenue) at North Avineda Republica de Cuba (14th Street), on the left when traveling west on East Palm Avenue (10th Avenue).
Late 19th and early 20th century Cuban immigration to the United States was impressive for the craft talents brought to the country. Along with their Spanish counterparts, skilled Cuban cigarmakers made Tampa's hand-rolled cigars world-famous. As . . . Map (db m31710) HM
114 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — 74000633 — Federal BuildingU.S. Courthouse — Downtown Postal Station, Tampa, Florida —
On North Florida Avenue at East Twiggs Street, on the right when traveling north on North Florida Avenue.
Entered on the National Register of Historic Places June 7, 1974 Federal Building U.S. Courthouse Downtown Postal Station Tampa, Florida James Knox Taylor Architect      1902 This property significantly contributes to the . . . Map (db m33943) HM
115 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — First Lieutenant Baldomero LopezMarine Corps — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The President of the United States in the name of Congress takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor posthumously to First Lieutenant Baldomero Lopez Marine Corps for service set forth in the following . . . Map (db m197426) WM
116 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — First Lt. Baldomero LopezTampa Native — Awarded Congressional Medal Of Honor —
On Madison Street at North Marion Street, on the right when traveling east on Madison Street.
During the Inchon invasion in Korea, September 15, 1950, Marine 1st Lieutenant Lopez's platoon was engaging the enemy. Exposing himself to hostile fire he attempted to hurl a grenade into the pillbox whose fire was pinning them down. Wounded, he . . . Map (db m31703) HM
117 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — First Seminole War1814-1819 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Seminole Nation fights for their identity and their homes. This war was fought while Florida was still a Spanish colony; it passed to the Americans in 1821.Map (db m193910) HM WM
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118 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — First United Methodist ChurchTampa, Florida
On East Tyler Street east of North Florida Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On July 26, 1846, the first Methodist church in Tampa was organized with seventeen founding members. They worshipped in a primitive structure built of driftwood from nearby Fort Brooke. They called it the “Church-by-the-Sea”. This . . . Map (db m43141) HM
119 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Florida Sentinel Bulletin
On 21 Avenue near Thelma Street, on the right when traveling east.
In December, 1945, C. Blythe Andrews re-opened the doors of the Florida Sentinel newspaper at 1511 Central Avenue. The original Florida Sentinel was founded in 1919, in Jacksonville, Florida by Mr. Andrews' father, General William W. Andrews. The . . . Map (db m20052) HM
120 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Florida's First Catholic Martyrs
On Bayshore Boulevard just north of Beach Place, on the right when traveling north.
Somewhere along the shores of Tampa Bay during the summer of 1549, Catholic priest (from the Dominican Order) Fray Luis Cancer de Barbastro, fellow Dominican priest Fray Diego de Tolosa, and an oblate named Fuentes, were killed by a group of local . . . Map (db m182183) HM
121 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Fort Brooke Battery
Near University Dr. near West Kennedy Boulevard.
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
122 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Fort Brooke Cemetery
On North Franklin Street north of East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling north.
During the Second Seminole War (1835-42) the U.S. Army established a cemetery at this site for soldiers, civilian employees, and Indians. In 1883, about 20 soldiers were removed to Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola. In time the grave sites . . . Map (db m44689) HM
123 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Fort Brooke Mass GraveTampa
Near East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street.
To the 102 unknown soldiers and settlers reburied here from the old U.S. Army cemetery at Fort Brooke, Mar. 24, 1981. Rest in eternal peace. Through the efforts of the city of Tampa and Tampa Historical Society.Map (db m27497) HM
124 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Fort Brooke-Confederate Battery
On Bayshore Boulevard at Hyde Park Place, on the right when traveling north on Bayshore Boulevard. Reported permanently removed.
Fort Brooke (Tampa) Established 1824 by Col. George M. Brooke 4th US Infantry, east bank Hillsborough river. Prominent as Army Headquarters Seminole Indian Wars of 1835-42 & 1855-58. Confederate Battery A parapet mounted by three . . . Map (db m130076) HM
125 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-39 — Founding of the Cigar Industry in Tampa
On North Avenida República de Cuba (14th Street) near East 9th Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In 1886 two cigar factories were completed at Tampa signaling the founding of the industry in the area. Pioneer manufacturer was Vincente Martinez Ybor, a native of Spain, who had made cigars at Havana and Key West. Ybor's move to Tampa was . . . Map (db m31704) HM
126 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-1148 — Franciscan Center, Founded in 1970
On North Perry Avenue at West Adalee Streeet, on the right when traveling south on North Perry Avenue.
Side 1 The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, came to Florida in the 1930s. They founded hospitals in Miami, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, and Tampa, including St. Anthony’s in St. Petersburg and St. Joseph’s in Tampa. The Franciscan . . . Map (db m208931) HM
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127 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gary
On East 7th Avenue at North 33rd Street, on the right when traveling east on East 7th Avenue.
  The name Gary was officially recognized with the establishment of the Gary post office in 1898. The official plat of "Gary-Town" was recorded in May 1903. The Gary neighborhood included both Gary-Town and Spanish Park, located to its east. The . . . Map (db m33926) HM
128 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf8/22/1934 - 12/27/2012
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
"I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this war job done quickly. My confidence in you is total, our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm."
Norman . . . Map (db m194310) HM WM
129 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gen. Robert E. Lee, C.S.A.
On North Ashley Drive south of East Twiggs Street, on the left when traveling north. Reported missing.
In 1848 a Board of Engineers with Lt. Col. Robert E. Lee, USA as recording officer visited Fort Brooke (Tampa). Aboard the Schooner Phenix they made a survey of Tampa Bay; requested government reservation of the bay keys and erection of defense . . . Map (db m216190) HM
130 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — George Guida1914 - 1986 — "Mr. West Tampa" —
On West Main Street, 0.1 miles west of North Renfrew Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The grateful citizenry of Tampa dedicated this roadway to the memory of George Guida for his commitment to improving the quality of life for all. A business and civic leader, banker and builder of many of our public service buildings, such as Jesuit . . . Map (db m214928) HM
131 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — George Washington Junior High School
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
132 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-384 — German-American Club
On North Nebraska Avenue at East 11th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
Organized in 1901, the German-American Club was one of the few non-latin ethnic clubs in Tampa. Club members laid the cornerstone for a building on the northeast corner of Nebraska Avenue and 11th Avenue on February 23, 1908, followed by a . . . Map (db m32372) HM
133 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gordon Keller
Near Tampa General Circle north of Columbia Drive.
Gordon Keller was a beloved citizen of Tampa -- City official, merchant, civic leader, friend -- from 1883 until his death, July 10, 1909. A grief-stricken community subscribed funds to build "a permanent monument" to him, and Gordon Keller Memorial . . . Map (db m69977) HM
134 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Great 1909 Auto Race
On North Franklin Street (William F. Poe Plaza) north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
From this point in front of The Tampa Daily Times Building on Nov. 23 1909, was started the Tampa-to-Jacksonville "endurance run" to promote good roads for Florida. Sixteen vehicles, plus the "confetti" pathfinding car and a press car, made . . . Map (db m68398) HM
135 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Greater New Salem Primitive Baptist Church
On North Nebraska Avenue at East Estelle Street, on the right when traveling north on North Nebraska Avenue.
  New Salem Primitive Baptist Church came into existence from its "mother church," Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church in Tampa. Rev. G.S. Crawford, from east Florida, organized New Salem in 1905, which first held services in a one-room building on . . . Map (db m32838) HM
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136 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Gulf of Sidra Incident1981 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1973 Libya claimed the Gulf of Sidra as a closed bay and part of its territorial waters. This prompted the United States to conduct Freedom of Navigation (FON) operations in the area once the claim did not meet the criteria established by . . . Map (db m194776) HM WM
137 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hillsborough County High School
On North Highland Avenue south of West Gladys Street, on the left when traveling north.
The oldest high school building standing today in Hillsborough County is located at 2704 Highland Avenue in Tampa. It was designed by Wilson Potter of New York. The cornerstone reads HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, but when it opened on October 12, . . . Map (db m32380) HM
138 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hillsborough County Historical Cemetery For All People5901 North 22nd Street
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
139 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans MemorialHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Aaron, Eugene Allen PFC Army Tampa • Abney, Daniel Thomas Jr. SP4 Army Tampa • Abrams, Samuel K Jr. SSG Army Tampa • Allen, Edwin Charles PFC Army Tampa • Arnold, Robert SGT USMC Tampa • . . . Map (db m197613) WM
140 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hillsborough County World War I Veterans MemorialHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
On U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Hillsborough County World War I Veterans 1914 - 1918 Adams, James Henry USCG • Ansley, Donald • Badger, Norman PVT-Army • Baker, Ruben • Banta, Fred C Cpl-Army • Barker, John D Army • Barrett, Ryan H Army • Bares, Carl W • . . . Map (db m197709) WM
141 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hillsborough LodgeNumber 25 F. & A. M.
On North Morgan Street at East Kennedy Boulevard (Business U.S. 41), on the left when traveling north on North Morgan Street.
Instituted January 24, 1850 The First Masonic Lodge in TampaMap (db m32866) HM
142 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Historic Emilio Pons Cigar Factory
On North 17th Street north of East 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Emilio Pons, a pioneer Tampa cigar manufacturer, and an outstanding public servant, established the first cigar factory of local origin on this site in 1887. Here on October 12, 1894, Jose Marti, the Cuban liberator, delivered his last . . . Map (db m32828) HM
143 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Historic Fire Station No. 4
On East 9th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1897, the first city-owned fire station in Ybor City was established on this site, then the heart of the Italian section. It was a two- story frame building with a bell tower. Equipped with a hose - wagon and a hook and ladder truck, it . . . Map (db m8778) HM
144 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Historic Fort King Trail
On East 8th Ave near Angel Oliva Senior Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Old Military Road connecting Ft. Brooke (Tampa) and Ft. King (Ocala) ran through this vicinity. On Dec. 23, 1835, Maj. Francis L. Dade set out over the Trail with a detachment of 109 soldiers to reinforce the small garrison of Ft. King. On . . . Map (db m126035) HM
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145 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Historic Harlem Academy / School #2
On East Harrison Street near North Morgan Street, on the right when traveling west.
The historic Harlem Academy, known as "The Mother of African- American Schools," was the first public school erected for African- American children in Tampa. The first classes were held in 1868 in the Hillsborough County Courthouse. In the . . . Map (db m27707) HM
146 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — History in the AirA Look at the Military Aircraft of MacDill
On North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
Since the first wave of B-18 Super Heavy Bombers arrived at MacDill in 1940, the base has seen a remarkable variety of America's finest military aircraft. MacDill's first mission included transitional training on the B-17 Flying Fortress. After . . . Map (db m34132) HM
147 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hotel De La Havana1887 - 1891
On North 15th Street near East 7th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
During the fabulous pioneer days of Ybor City the famed Hotel De La Havana was located on this corner. The three story frame structure was the first hotel erected in the Latin Quarter. Its proprietors were Jose Rubin and Jacinto Olavarria. . . . Map (db m8775) HM
148 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hugh C. Macfarlane1851-1935 — Founder of West Tampa —
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
149 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — 77000404 — Hutchinson House
On South Plant Avenue at Hyde Park Place, on the right when traveling north on South Plant Avenue.
This property has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By The United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m33848) HM
150 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Hyde Park's Bungalow Terrace
On West Inman Avenue east of South Packwood Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Bungalow Terrace was developed by Alfred Swann and Eugene Holtsinger on what was Morrison Grove in 1913. The Bungalow Style home was modeled after the bungalows in California because of the low cost, adaptability, craftsmanship and low maintenance. . . . Map (db m103198) HM
151 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-430 — Il Cimitero Dell’Unione Italiana(Italian Club Cemetery)
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
152 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — In the Beginning...Uncle Sam Chooses Tampa for Base in 1939
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
153 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Invasion of Grenada 1983Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near North US Highway 301, 0.2 miles East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
The invasion of Grenada, codenamed Operation Urgent Fury, was a 1983 United States invasion of Grenada, a Caribbean island nation with a population of about 93,000 located 123 miles (150 km) north of Venezuela, that resulted in a U.S. victory . . . Map (db m193974) WM
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154 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Iraq Veterans Memorial2003 - 2011 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Florida 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
155 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Italian Club Life In Tampa
On E . 7th Ave, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Tampa's Italians have supported a flourishing club life almost from their first arrival in the 1880's. L'Unione Italiana, the first mutual aid society, was organized in 1894. Initially located directly across the street, the club stood . . . Map (db m213644) HM
156 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Jessamine Flowers Link1870-1973
On West Platt Street at South Magnolia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Platt Street.
In 1913, Jessamine Link established Magnolia Troop One, the second Girl Scout Troop in the United States. This was just one year after Juliette Gordon Low organized the country's first Girl Scout troop in Savannah, Georgia in 1912. What is now Hyde . . . Map (db m101550) HM
157 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Jimi Hendrix(1942-1970)
On North Ashley Drive at East Zack Street, on the right when traveling south on North Ashley Drive.
Jimi Hendrix is one of the most influential musicians and guitarists of the 20th century. His legacy, dedication, and passion for music transcends all boundaries and brings people from all walks of life together. He played two nights here in Tampa, . . . Map (db m146029) HM
158 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — None — John And Ellen Jackson: Tampa Pioneers
On North Franklin Street at East Zack Street, on the right when traveling south on North Franklin Street.
John Jackson and Ellen Maher immigrated independently of each other after the great potato famine began in Ireland in the 1840s. They met in St. Augustine, married in 1847, and came to Tampa on their honeymoon. John had intended to go on to Manatee, . . . Map (db m200354) HM
159 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — John F. Kennedy in Tampa
On Kennedy Boulevard (Florida Route 60) at North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east on Kennedy Boulevard.
On November 18, 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, arrived in Tampa. The President's day-long visit thrilled the thousands of people who lined his 28 mile motorcade route. He arrived at MacDill Air Force Base, . . . Map (db m157518) HM
160 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — John Fitzgerald Kennedy
On North Pierce Street at Madison Street on North Pierce Street.
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161 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — John T. Lesley Home
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
162 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Jose GasparillaAn 18th Century West Indiaman
On Bayshore Boulevard south of Hyde Park Place, on the right when traveling north.
  This vessel named for Jose Gaspar a gentleman Lieutenant of the Royal Spanish Navy, who achieved great fame as a pirate headquartered on Florida's Gulf Coast.       As leader of a mutinous uprising, Lt. Gaspar seized command of the Spanish . . . Map (db m34860) HM
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163 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Jose MartiApostle of Cuban Freedom — Apostol de Cuba —
On East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Avenue.
Born in Havana, Cuba, on January 28, 1853. Patriot, writer, poet, lawyer, and orator. A lover of liberty and justice, his ideas and personal example were a universal inspiration for the world as well as for the Cuban people. He perished on . . . Map (db m32132) HM
164 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — José Martí
On North Avineda Republica de Cuba.
Desde esta escalinata En el año 1893 José Martí Apóstol de la Libertad de Cuba Con elocuentes palabras pidió a los tabaqueros Cubanos emigrados que le ayudasen a conquistar la independencia de su país, aportando hombres, . . . Map (db m14431) HM
165 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — K-9 Corps/K-9 HandlersHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
[front] K-9 Corps Over 4,000 military dogs served in Vietnam as scout, sentry, tracker and patrol dogs (German Shepards, Labrador Retrievers). It has been estimated that their presence prevented over 10,000 casualties. . . . Map (db m197796) WM
166 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Kate Jackson Recreation Center
On South Rome Avenue near West Bristol Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built on the Former Homesite of Kate Veronica Jackson Born January 13, 1857 - Died December 11, 1940 Kate Jackson deeded this property to Sacred Heart Catholic Church which later sold it to the city. The recreation center was named for her . . . Map (db m70378) HM
167 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Kennedy
Near North Morgan Street north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
Pioneer family listed in Tampa Blue Book settling in 1840. Founded 1st Indian trading post. Trusted friend of Chief Billy Bowlegs. Kennedys claim first recorded deed in county.Map (db m35785) HM
168 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Korean MotherHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This bronze memorial depicts a Korean mother with her two children grieving her husband’s death beside his rifle and helmet. A sad time for the whole family.Map (db m193451) WM
169 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — L’Unione ItalianaThe Italian Club
On East Seventh Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Tampa's first Italian-American society was organized April 4, 1894. During its early years the club assisted members through cultural enrichment, providing education, health care and financial help to the families of deceased members. L'Unione . . . Map (db m8769) HM
170 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — La Casa de Pedroso1893
On East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east on East 8th Avenue.
Paulina Pedroso was one of the great women patriots of Cuba. After an attempt on the life of Jose Marti, the Pedroso House became his refuge. Whenever Marti stayed here the flag of the budding Republic of Cuba fluttered outside. Evenings, the . . . Map (db m31931) HM
171 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — La Casa de Pedroso1893 — [The Pedroso House] —
Near East 8th Avenue at North 13th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Paulina Pedroso fue insigne patriota Cubana. Tras el atentado contra Jose Marti, la Casa Pedroso se hizo refugio del Apostol. Siempre que aqui se hospedara Marti desplegabase en la fachada la bandera de la naciente Republica Cubana. De . . . Map (db m31935) HM
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172 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — La Joven Francesa Bakery
On E. 9th Avenue near N. 19th Street, on the right when traveling west.
Francisco Ferlita, a native of Santo Stefano, Sicily, established a bakery on this site in 1896. Bread sold for three cents and five cents, and often on credit. In 1922 the wooden structure was destroyed by fire, and a yellow brick building was . . . Map (db m8703) HM
173 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — La Liga Patriotica de InstruccionEst. 1889 — (The Patriot Instruction League) —
On 8th Avenue near 14th Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this corner was located the famous night school which was established for the welfare of the Cuban emigres of the flourishing cigar center. Classes were conducted by Don Jose Guadalupe Rivero. To these compatriots who worked with tabacco . . . Map (db m31709) HM
174 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Lt Col James Michael BastaHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near N US Highway 301 (U.S. 301) 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Hillsborough County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Is named in memory of Lt Col James Michael Basta. He was known by his call sign “Tornado White” while a member of the Ruthless Riders, 7th Armored Squadron, Air Cavalry. . . . Map (db m197712) WM
175 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Lt. Baldomero LopezBorn in Tampa, Florida August 23, 1925 Died in Inchon Korea September 15, 1950 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Marine platoon commander of Company A, in action against enemy aggressor forces. With his platoon Ist Lt. Lopez was . . . Map (db m194173) HM WM
176 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Lt. Col. Frank S. Adamo, M.D.Bataan's Medical Hero
On N. Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south.
This distinguished native Tampan served with courage, honor and personal sacrifice as an army surgeon during WWII. He was captured and made a prisoner of war when the Japanese overran the Philippines. Afflicted with Beri-Beri and other diseases he . . . Map (db m215678) HM
177 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Lynching in America / The Lynching of Robert JohnsonCommunity Remembrance Project
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
178 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — MacDill: 1950 to 2000The Base Maneuvers Through the Years
Near North Ashley Drive north of East Whiting Street, on the left when traveling north.
3 F-80 Shooting Stars Fly to Korea In February 1951, MacDill's 307th deployed to Okinawa for the Korean conflict. It was one of the first units to move its fighting forces overseas. MacDill During Vietnam During the Vietnam conflict, . . . Map (db m34149) HM
179 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Madame Fortune Taylor Bridge
On West Laurel Street at Doyle Carlton Drive, on the right when traveling west on West Laurel Street.
Fortune and Benjamin Taylor were brought to Florida from South Carolina in the 1850s. They were owned by the Howell family. At the end of the Civil War, the newly freed couple were among the first African Americans to legally marry. Freedom came to . . . Map (db m120259) HM
180 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Mayor Nick C. NuccioA Man Of Character
On E. 8th Ave near Angel Oliva Senior St.
Born in Tampa on October 24, 1901, the son of Sicilian immigrants, Vincenzo and Rosalia Nuccio. Mayor Nick C. Nuccio was born on Eighth Avenue, where he lived much of his life. He passionately believed in conducting his personal and professional . . . Map (db m8911) HM
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181 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Medal of HonorHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Medal of Honor For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force. The Medal of Honor is the United . . . Map (db m197353) HM WM
182 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Memorial Highway"Road of remembrance to those who gave their lives for liberty in the World War, 1917-18"
On West Kennedy Boulevard (State Road 60) at Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling east on West Kennedy Boulevard.
This monument, originally in Oldsmar, was one of two dedicated on January 2, 1921 to mark the beginning and end of the Nation's first "Road to Remembrance" constructed after World War One. They memorialized the 105 men and one woman from . . . Map (db m101644) HM
183 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Mexican War, 1846-1848Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near North US Highway 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, on the right when traveling south.
The national destinies of the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico collided in the 1840s over land, pride, and their futures. The two nations were at war by 1846. Thousands of young men served in their respective armies and navies. . . . Map (db m193871) WM
184 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Middleton Senior High School
On East Osborne Avenue east of North 22nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1934 Middleton Senior High School, named for George S. Middleton, opened on 24th and Chelsea Streets in East Tampa as the first high school for African Americans in Hillsborough County. Previously, Booker T. Washington School had accommodated . . . Map (db m33695) HM
185 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Molly Ferrara1905-1979
On East 7th Avenue (County Road 574) at North 16th Street, on the right when traveling west on East 7th Avenue.
Molly Ferrara, nee Antinori, daughter of Sicilian immigrants, was a native of Ybor City. In 1954, she was elected Alcaldesa of Ybor City, the only woman to hold this distinction. One of the Tampa's few successful businesswomen during her time, she . . . Map (db m151027) HM
186 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Morgan Cigar FactoryA Symbol of Tampa's Romantic Cigar Industry
On North Howard Avenue north of West St. Louis Street, on the left when traveling north.
In 1907 William T. Morgan erected this three story cigar factory and soon his Juan De Fuca label attained wide acceptance throughout the country. By 1910, the company had to move to larger quarters to accommodate 1,000 workers.      After Morgan . . . Map (db m47247) HM
187 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Most Holy Name1920-1975
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
188 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — NATO Air Campaign in Bosnia & Herzegovina (1995)Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1995 NATO bombing of Bosnia and Herzegovina (code named by NATO Operation Deliberate Force) was a sustained air campaign conducted by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to undermine the military capability of the Army of the . . . Map (db m193460) WM
189 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Navy SeabeesHillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Navy Seabees With willing hearts and skillful hands the difficult we do at once, the impossible takes a bit longer Seabees can do We Build We Fight Map (db m193709) WM
190 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Oaklawn and St. Louis Cemetery
On North Morgan Street, 0.1 miles north of East Harrison Street, on the right when traveling north.
This hallowed ground, set aside as a town burial site in 1850 for rich and poor, whites and slaves alike, is the resting place for many of Tampa's founding fathers, mayors, and county officers. This cemetery serves as the resting place for a . . . Map (db m135975) HM
191 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Oaklawn Cemetery
On North Morgan Street at East Fortune Street, on the right on North Morgan Street. Reported permanently removed.
This hallowed ground set aside as a town burial site in 1850 "for whites & slaves alike" is the resting place for many of Tampa's founding fathers, mayors, and county officers. A governor of Florida, two Supreme Court Judges, framers of all . . . Map (db m135974) HM
192 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Officers Quarters Fort BrookeBrigadier General Zachary Taylor — (12th President of the United States) —
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
193 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Old Fort Brooke Municipal Parking Structure1982
Near North Franklin Street north of East Whiting Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this site was located the first cemetery for Fort Brooke, a U.S. military post dating from 1824 to 1882. Seminole Indians, soldiers and civilian settlers buried here were excavated by archaeologists in 1980 prior to construction of the parking . . . Map (db m44377) HM
194 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Old Hyde Park
On South Village Circle east of South Dakota Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Hyde Park began on February 13, 1886 when O.H. Platt of Hyde Park, Ill., subdivided 20 acres and named it after his hometown. By 1910 Hyde Park with its Georgian and Mediterranean estates had become the most desirable and glamorous residential . . . Map (db m75251) HM
195 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — F-596 — Old People's Home
On North 12th Street at East 22nd Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North 12th Street.
Opened in 1924, The Old People's Home was the largest publicly supported home for the elderly in Tampa and represented a major civic achievement. An all-woman Board of Managers founded the Home and the original by-laws stated that men could serve . . . Map (db m32115) HM
196 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Old SchoolhousePlaced on the National Register of Historic Places 1975
On University Drive east of North Brevard Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built circa 1855 by Gen. Jesse Carter for his daughter Josephine. He employed Mrs. Louisa Porter as teacher. The first class included Josephine Carter, Janie Givens, Mary Lesley, Mary Kelly, Eugenia Spencer, Lizzie Spencer and Hayden Porter. Jessie . . . Map (db m33902) HM
197 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Operation Deny Flight (1993-1995)[Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park]
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Operation Deny Flight was a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) operation that began on 12 April 1993 as the enforcement of a United Nations (UN) no-fly zone over Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Nations and NATO later expanded the . . . Map (db m193673) HM WM
198 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Operation Desert Shield1990 - 1991 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
August 2: About 100,000 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait, initiating the Gulf War. The U.N. Security Council passed Resolution 660 demanding Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait immediately and unconditionally. August 4: Kuwait was under Iraqi control . . . Map (db m194848) HM WM
199 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Operation Desert Storm1991 - 1995 — Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park —
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
January 12: U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing the use of military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait. January 16: First U.S. government statement of Operation Desert Storm made. January 17: The air war commenced at . . . Map (db m194861) HM WM
200 Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa — Operation Eagle Claw (April 24, 1980)Hillsborough County Veterans Memorial Park
Near U.S. 301, 0.2 miles south of East Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Operation Eagle Claw (or Operation Evening Light or Operation Rice Bowl) was an American operation ordered by U.S President Jimmy Carter to attempt to end the Iran hostage crisis by rescuing 52 Americans held captive at the U.S. Embassy in . . . Map (db m194826) HM

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