On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
From Faraway Ports Life changed dramatically with the influx of people from many nations. Large ships of Spanish explorers came in search of gold. A few French expeditions and British observers also journeyed here. With plunder on their minds, . . . — — Map (db m299197) HM
On Southeast Avenue B just east of Marine Street, on the left when traveling east.
In 1938, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) completed construction of the Carrabelle city hall building. At the time of its dedication, it was a state-of-the-art facility for a community of its size. The mayor's office, water department, . . . — — Map (db m275633) HM
On Northwest Avenue A (U.S. 98/319) at Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling west on Northwest Avenue A.
The Carrabelle Town Center was once part of the Franklin Lumber Company mill site owned by James Coombs, which operated along the north shore of the Carrabelle River from 1875 to 1928. Ships came from around the world seeking cypress timber, . . . — — Map (db m190602) HM
On St James Avenue at NW Third Street, on the right when traveling west on St James Avenue.
In honor of the veterans of Carrabelle who have
served and will serve our country
This memorial is donated by
Patricia A. Bragdon
in loving memory of her husband
Alva L. “Sonny Boy” Bragdon
A lifelong resident of Carrabelle, . . . — — Map (db m278865) WM
On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
1945 • WWII ended. Barn Raising The Army left behind many new paved roads which brought more tourists to the area. Commercial fishing expanded. Riverfront homes and businesses, such as The Barn, were built or improved, using surplus . . . — — Map (db m299386) HM
Near U.S. 98 at Cape Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Crooked River Lighthouse, built in 1895, replaced three lighthouses on Dog Island that over the years were destroyed by storms. The lightstation grounds originally included a house for both the Keeper and the Assistant Keeper, and several . . . — — Map (db m117427) HM
On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
1900 • In the wake of the 1899 hurricane, downtown Carrabelle was moved to its present location. A Time of Prosperity Many larger buildings still standing today were constructed in the early 1900s. This was another boom time for . . . — — Map (db m299199) HM
On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
1861 • The Civil War Began. War Breaks Out Confederate forces established camp on top of the town’s highest sand dune. Union ships plied the waters of St. George Sound. Supplies were smuggled in on fast ships, known as blockade runners. . . . — — Map (db m299198) HM
On Southeast Avenue B just east of Marine Street, on the left when traveling east.
The Georgia Florida & Alabama Railroad (GF&A), also known as the Gopher, Frog & Alligator, travelled from Carrabelle to Sopchoppy to Tallahassee during the early 1900s. This timber came from the trestle that went over a small creek crossing the . . . — — Map (db m276511) HM
On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
Where the River Meets the Gulf Native peoples were drawn to this natural port. They used dugout canoes for travel and fishing. Parties of men hunted and fished while women gardened and gathered herbs in the marshes. 200 A.D. — 800 A.D. . . . — — Map (db m299196) HM
On Avenue B South (Business U.S. 98) east of Marine Street, on the right when traveling west.
Jebediah Tate was a superstitious farmer that lived northwest of Carrabelle in Sumatra Florida. His only son was born just before the war and he named him Cebe. Jebediah was a Civil War veteran, and his wife was half Cherokee Indian. He bought 160 . . . — — Map (db m122000) HM
On Southeast Avenue B just east of Marine Street, on the left when traveling east.
Marvin N. Justiss was born November 16, 1898. He married Thelma Massey in Pensacola, Florida and moved to Carrabelle in 1929. They had one daughter, Virginia Justiss Sanborn. Marvin Justiss came to Carrabelle and began building both homes and . . . — — Map (db m121999) HM
On Southeast Avenue B just east of Marine Street, on the left when traveling east.
The first Carrabelle School was built in the 1880s but it was quickly outgrown with new residents. In the early 1900s a new school building was constructed at 312 NW Avenue D and a 2nd story was added onto the school, along with a bell tower. This . . . — — Map (db m276507) HM
On St. James Avenue (U.S. 98) at NW Third Street, on the right when traveling west on St. James Avenue.
Richard W. Ervin
Lawyer • Jurist • Fraternalist
Born in Carrabelle January 26, 1905. Destined to become one of Florida’s most outstanding public servants. From legislative engrossing clerk in 1921 to Attorney General 1949-1964. To . . . — — Map (db m276500) HM
On Marine Street at Avenue F South, on the right when traveling south on Marine Street.
A Trip Back in Time… 12,000 Years Ago Where is the Water? Imagine standing on this site when native peoples first arrived in North America. The sea level was much lower then, with the Gulf of Mexico lying 50 miles away. 4,000 Years . . . — — Map (db m299195) HM
In late 1943, Carrabelle Beach and Dog Island, while they were a part of Camp Gordon Johnston, were used by the US Army 4th Infantry Division to train for the Normandy Invasion on D-Day, June 6th, 1944. The Amphibious Training Center had been . . . — — Map (db m16847) HM
On Avenue A N (St. James Avenue) (U.S. 98) west of Tallahassee Street (Marine Street), on the right when traveling west.
Carrabelle, Florida Home of the… World’s Smallest Police Station
In 1947, Albin Westberg became Police Chief and the only day policeman in Carrabelle. He and his night officers had to protect the citizens, answer calls, pump water for . . . — — Map (db m131800) HM
