On Tillman Street east of Cedar Drive, on the right when traveling east.
William (Billy) Franklin Graham preached his first sermon on Easter Sunday night, March 28, 1947 at the Bostwick Baptist Church near Palatka, Florida. Graham was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on November 17, 1918. He was saved in a Mordecal Ham . . . — — Map (db m146961) HM
On Tillman Street east of Cedar Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1921, was in continued use until 1977
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
The first floor had four rooms and was used for grades 1 through 8 with two . . . — — Map (db m146963) HM
On Eucaliptus Avenue at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling west on Eucaliptus Avenue.
Civic Rights Activist, Trade Union Leader, Crusader for Justice 1889–1979
“Salvation for a race, nation or class must come from within. Freedom is never granted; it is won. Justice is never given; it is exacted.”
Asa Philip . . . — — Map (db m5514) HM
On Grand Rondo East 0.1 miles south of Palmetto Ave, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated August 25, 1973
in honor of Thomas A. Dexter
Crescent City Commission
Bobby L. Wiltcher-Mayor
Commissioners
Jimmy Miller
Dudley Sargent
Jack Deacon
Jerry Ellis — — Map (db m102426) HM
Near U.S. 17 south of Caca Road, on the right when traveling south.
Site of the colony of Denys Rolle, English philanthropist. The settlement, composed of 200 indentured servants from the streets of London, was founded in 1767. It did not prosper and the settlers scattered. Negro slaves were imported to tend cattle, . . . — — Map (db m56656) HM
William Bartram, botanist, artist, naturalist, explored St. Johns River area while headquartered near this site in 1774.
Erected by Palatka Daily News in cooperation with Garden Club of Palatka, Tillandsia Wildflower Club and Florida Federation . . . — — Map (db m56639) HM
On Keuka Road (State Road 20A) 1.4 miles east of County Road 21, on the right when traveling west.
During the 1870s, Scotsman Charles S. Edgar mined kaolin clay deposits for the Edgar Brothers Clay Company of Metuchen, New Jersey. This clay was used to make heat- resistant bricks and hearth tiles. As the company expanded, Edgar began searching . . . — — Map (db m100893) HM
On Lincoln Lane at George Street, on the right when traveling north on Lincoln Lane.
The Lincoln Lane school is a historic reminder of segregation in Putnam County. Built in 1938 at a cost "not to exceed $600," the one-room schoolhouse served African American children from grades 1 through 6. Compared with white schools operating in . . . — — Map (db m93081) HM
On State Road 21 at Campbells Lane, on the left when traveling north on State Road 21.
Formerly known as the "Banana burying grounds," the Melrose non-denominational cemetery was established in 1860 by the Eliam Baptist Church, founded in 1859. The farming community of Banana consisted of small farms, a post office / general store and . . . — — Map (db m101755) HM
On Florida Route 26 at Route 21, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
Established to educate children of west Putnam County and surrounding communities, Melrose High School began in 1882 as a wooden building on Wynwood Street. In 1927, the school moved to this location when Putnam County constructed a new wooden . . . — — Map (db m101754) HM
On Pine Street 0.1 miles west of Road 21, on the right when traveling east.
Since its beginning as the Literary and Debating Society in 1890, the Melrose Woman's Club has been a major contributor to community development. The formation of the Improvement Society for Melrose in 1891 was one of its first accomplishments. The . . . — — Map (db m101760) HM
On S.R. 26 at Grove Street when traveling east on S.R. 26.
In memory of those who entered the Armed Forces from the Melrose area and served our country during World War II.
Dec 7, 1941 – Sept. 2, 1945
We will never forget — — Map (db m153199) WM
On 11th Street at US 17, on the right when traveling west on 11th Street.
Atlantic Coast Line
222 N. 11th St.
Has Been Placed On The
National Register
Of Historic Places
By The United States
Department Of The Interior
c.1909 — — Map (db m137108) HM
On Memorial Parkway north of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north.
First marker:
Basil C. Pearce, Jr.
USS Tang Memorial
Dedicated by Richard H. O'Kane, Skipper
August 17, 1943 - October 25, 1944
Elton Brubaker, USS Flier (SS250) Aug. 13, 1944
Constructed by
Basil Pearce Chapter
U.S. . . . — — Map (db m77715) HM WM
On Boys Ranch Road 3.1 miles east of Route 19 when traveling east.
At this site, on May 23rd, 1864, Captain John Jackson Dickison, with men from the 2nd Florida Cavalry and a battery from the Milton Light Artillery, disabled and captured the Federal gunboat, Columbine. At the time, Union forces controlled the land . . . — — Map (db m101762) HM
On Madison Street west of North 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Bronson-Mulholland house was constructed for Isaac H. Bronson around 1853. A lawyer and United States congressman from New York, Bronson served as a member of the Committee on Territories in the late 1830s. He proposed the act for Florida . . . — — Map (db m80742) HM
On State Road 19 at Boys Ranch Road, on the right when traveling north on State Road 19. Reported missing.
Two and a-half miles to the east, at Rodeheaver Boys Ranch, President Lyndon B. Johnson, on February 27, 1964, dedicated the Start of Construction on the 185-MILE CROSS FLORIDA BARGE CANAL. An estimated audience of 15,000 attended. — — Map (db m129568) HM
On Reid Street (U.S. 17) west of North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established in May, 1838, this fort was one of the major quartermaster depots in Florida during the Second Seminole War. It operated under Gen. William J. Worth until he assumed command of the armies in Florida. Military facilities included a . . . — — Map (db m94991) HM
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
T.B. Gillespie, a road contractor was the father of the concept for Ravine Gardens then owned by the City of Palatka.
1,648 men were employed by the Civic Works Council for this $150,000 project. Richard Forrester of Jacksonville was the . . . — — Map (db m131076) HM
On St. Johns Avenue at North 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on St. Johns Avenue.
The Hotel James (aka James Hotel) was designed by Henry John Klutho, a nationally known architect of the Prairie School style from Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Klutho designed two other buildings in Palatka. The recently restored Larimer Arts Center . . . — — Map (db m129635) HM
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Natives lived on the St. Johns River Northwest Florida was home to Native Americans for some 15,000 years. About 7,000 years ago, they began settling along the St. Johns River. French and Spanish explorers arrived in what is now Palatka in the . . . — — Map (db m131067) HM
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Whitewater Branch was the primary water source for Palatka
In 1886-87 Wheeler and Parks Company of Boston, Mass., built the Palatka Waterworks. The steam pumping machinery delivered one million gallons of water in 24 hours. In 1947, the . . . — — Map (db m130073) HM
On St Johns Avenue at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
(front)
"1861-Our Confederate heroes-1865"
Although the flag they died to save
floats not over any land or sea
throughout eternal years shall wave
the banner of their chivalry.
(right)
The principles
for which they . . . — — Map (db m155287) WM
On Memorial Parkway at Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north on Memorial Parkway.
1941 1945
In memoriam
Members of the Putnam County
High School Band
who made the supreme sacrifice
in World War II
James Bryant Solana, Jr.
Elton Stanley Brubaker — — Map (db m77941) WM
On St Johns Avenue at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
1950 1955
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives
in the Korean Conflict
Pleze Anderson Thomas L. Bell Walter W. Downing Connie W. Jones Henry R. McGauley . . . — — Map (db m78110) WM
On St Johns Avenue at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
1990 — 1991
In appreciation and memory of
all military service personnel
from Putnam County, Florida
for bravery and service to our
country during the Persian Gulf
War (Operation Desert Storm)
Erected and dedicated by the . . . — — Map (db m78109) WM
On St Johns Avenue at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
1964 1975
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives
in the Viet Nam conflict
David E. Burney
Henry A. Deutsch
Walter Ellis
John L. Fortner
Edward B. Fulgham, . . . — — Map (db m78108) WM
On St Johns Avenue at North 4th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
of
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives
in the World War
Edward Abraham Frederick E. Bailey Edgar M. Baker Burroughs Blackman John Caine Lucius Campbell . . . — — Map (db m78138) WM
On St Johns Avenue at South 5th Street, on the right when traveling west on St Johns Avenue.
1941 1945
Erected to perpetuate
the honored memory of
these citizens
of
Putnam County, Fla.
who gave their lives in
the World War II
Thomas Archie Jr. Amos J. Barber William J. Barker Phillip C. Bersch Andrew B. . . . — — Map (db m78139) WM
On Main Street at North 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Episcopal services in Palatka were first conducted in 1846 by the Rev. John F. Young, later Bishop of Florida (18767-1885). The parish was organized in 1853, and the church completed in 1854. During the Civil War, St. Mark's was used as a . . . — — Map (db m77732) HM
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The natural ravine was developed into Ravine Gardens in the 1930s by the City of Palatka and the Federal Government. The suspension bridges and amphitheater built at that time have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. . . . — — Map (db m130074) HM
Near Twigg Street east of South 18th Street, on the right when traveling east.
During the Civil War (1861-1865), Florida was a Confederate state. Union forces controlled the St. Johns River, threatening Palatka. The hills above the ravines were an ideal location for a militia camp. Soldiers there had fresh water in Whitewater . . . — — Map (db m130075) HM
On River Street north of Hotel Street, on the left when traveling north.
In the years following the Civil War, Palatka expanded from a 31-block settlement in 1861 to double that size by the 1880s. During this expansion distinct neighborhoods formed. One of these was known as the Hammock. The Hammock was considered to be . . . — — Map (db m130150) HM
Near North 1st Street at Reid Street (State Road 100), on the right when traveling north.
Palatka Memorial Bridge
Visualized in 1921 at an estimated cost of $375,000, the Memorial Bridge spanning the St. Johns River was completed six years later. The bridge was considered at that time to represent the highest type of modern . . . — — Map (db m78142) HM
On Memorial Parkway north of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial is raised not for the cause of war, nor for the prizes of victory: rather, it is dedicated in honor of the men who fought and died for freedom.
While war is abhorrent to all civilized men, conflict is often necessary for the . . . — — Map (db m77942) WM
On Memorial Parkway north of Laurel Street, on the right when traveling north.
Erected in honor of all Vietnam veterans who patriotically and unselfishly served our country in defense of freedom. Their service to country, loyalty to mankind, dedication to liberty and personal sacrifices are an inspiration to all . . . — — Map (db m77716) WM
On Indian Mound Drive south of Temple Mound Road, on the right when traveling south.
Panel 1:
Mount Royal
Mount Royal is an ancient American Indian site that includes the burial mound beyond this display, as well a the remains of a Spanish mission and associated village. The mound was built around 1,000 years ago by . . . — — Map (db m93077) HM
On County Road 309 at Fort Gates Ferry Road, on the right when traveling south on County Road 309.
Mount Royal has been a favored location for people to live for thousands of years. Archaeological sites include a Native American burial mound, earthworks, village area, and evidence of a British plantation, as well as the remains of a Spanish . . . — — Map (db m60469) HM
On Indian Mound Drive south of Temple Mound Road, on the left when traveling north.
Indians constructed the mound and earthworks of this site between A.D. 1250 and 1500. They built the mound as a place to bury their dead, and it grew in phases.
When Clarence B. Moore excavated portions of the mound in the 1890s, he discovered . . . — — Map (db m93075) HM
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