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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Orlando

 
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1 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — 1885 Bell — Orlando Fire Station One —
On Central Boulevard east of Garland Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
First located at Orange and Central, this bell alerted Orlando's newly organized fire companies to the alarm of fire. Later it was moved to Oak Street (now Wall Street) between Orange Avenue and Court Avenue, next to Orlando's first fire . . . — — Map (db m272752) HM
2 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — 1972 B-52 Crash —
On South Conway Road at Merryweather Drive, on the right when traveling south on South Conway Road.
At 11:20 a.m. on March 31, 1972, a 306th Bombardment Wing B-52D Stratofortress bomber stationed at nearby McCoy Air Force Base (now Orlando International Airport) crashed on this site. The plane, which was not carrying any weapons, had left McCoy . . . — — Map (db m223557) HM
3 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — 1972 B-52 Crash Memorial —
Near Glenridge Way at Lake Baldwin Lane, on the right when traveling east.
In memory of Lt. Col. George P. Gamache • Lt. Col. William E. Kesler Maj. James J. Hammons • Capt. Wendell W. Campbell, Jr. Capt. Barry E. Applebee • Capt. Robert W. Heatherly Msgt. Allan H. Murray Who slipped the surly bonds of . . . — — Map (db m212346) WM
4 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Angebilt Hotel — 37 North Orange Avenue —
On Orange Avenue south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
Part of the commercial building boom in the 1920s, this 11-story hotel was built in 1923. Builder Joseph Ange hired architect Murry S. King to design a million dollar hotel. Considered "the jewel of downtown Orlando", the building included . . . — — Map (db m266749) HM
5 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Army SPC Jeffrey M. Wershow — Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum —
Near North Tanner Road 0.2 miles south of Josair Drive.
Army SPC Jeffrey M. Wershow Gainesville, FL July 6, 2003, Age 22 — — Map (db m211985) WM
6 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Arrival at Recruit Training Command Orlando — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue at Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
A New Life From the seconds the recruits got off the bus at RTC Orlando they knew life would be different. The goal was to turn a civilian into a professional sailor in under eight weeks. In the first week, a recruit was given a . . . — — Map (db m186894) WM
7 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, College Park — F-401 — Astronaut John Watts Young —
On West Princeton Street 0.1 miles east of North Westmoreland Drive, on the right when traveling north.
John Watts Young, NASA astronaut, Gemini veteran, Apollo moonwalker, and space shuttle commander, was the first American to travel in space six times. As an Orlando High School student, Young lived in this house at 815 West Princeton Street from . . . — — Map (db m72371) HM
8 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southeast Orlando — F-904 — Atlantic Coastline Station —
On Sligh Boulevard at West Copeland Drive, on the right when traveling south on Sligh Boulevard.
(side 1) In 1880, the South Florida Railroad built a railway through Orlando. The small community boomed with land speculators, citrus and cattle investors, and tourists. In 1902, the larger Atlantic Coastline Railroad acquired the South . . . — — Map (db m100895) HM
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9 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Babe Ruth Day — March 10, 1927 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
In what the Sentinel called Orlando’s “greatest baseball holiday in history,” Babe Ruth and the American League Champion New York Yankees took the field against the Cincinnati Reds at 3:30 on Thursday, March 10, 1927. The much anticipated day was . . . — — Map (db m189083) HM
10 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Banner Dam — (Control Structure 51) —
Near Harrell Road 0.4 miles north of East Colonial Drive (Florida Route 50), on the left when traveling north.
One of five structures built by Orange County Public Works for flood control in the Little Econlockhatchee River Completed in 1968 Orange County Government Florida — — Map (db m170339) HM
11 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — The Barrier Breakers — August 9, 1955 — Orlando, Florida —
Near Rio Grande Avenue just north of West Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Pensacola Jaycees & Orlando Kiwanis broke Florida’s color barrier in youth baseball on Optimist Park Field at Lake Lorna Doone. The coaches, players and their families stepped beyond the segregated patterns of the day living into the reality . . . — — Map (db m194559) HM
12 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe —
Near Vineland Avenue north of Little Lake Bryan Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
At this spot, August 22, 1990, Feast of the Queenship of Mary, the Most Reverend Norbert M. Dorsey, C.P., Bishop of the Diocese of Orlando, broke the first ground to begin construction of the main Church, which was completed January 31, 1993. . . . — — Map (db m250490) HM
13 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Callahan — F-854 — The Black Bottom House of Prayer —
On Bentley Street at North Westmoreland Drive, on the right when traveling west on Bentley Street.
In the summer of 1916, a few Black families from the Deep South settled in an area of Orlando called the Black Bottom, so named because when it rained, water settled in the area and remained so long that residents built canoes for transportation. As . . . — — Map (db m128317) HM
14 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Blue Jacket Recruit Bronze Statue Honoring Our Women Sailors — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Meet Sparky Our statue is the first of its kind. It was locally designed and fabricated, and was installed on March 21, 2018 on the 101st anniversary of the first woman to enlist in the Navy. she stands 6’7” to match the scale of The . . . — — Map (db m187355) HM
15 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Bumby Hardware —
On West Church Street at Gertrude's Walk, on the right when traveling east on West Church Street.
Joseph Bumby, Sr. came from Great Britain in 1873. He started selling hay, grain and fertilizer from a warehouse on Church Street. When the railroad arrived in 1880 his warehouse was used as the depot and he was the ticket agent. In 1886, Bumby . . . — — Map (db m132082) HM
16 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Bunker — Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum —
Near North Tanner Road 0.2 miles south of Josair Drive.
Bunker ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ On this 29th day of May 1993 We dedicate this building to all Vietnam Veterans, our brothers & sisters who came home and those who didn’t, in service to our community. . . . — — Map (db m212038) WM
17 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — F-475 — Carver Court Public Housing Complex —
On South Westmoreland Street at Cypress Street, on the right when traveling north on South Westmoreland Street.
Built in 1945 for $468,700, Carver Court was a public housing development set up by the Orlando Housing Authority in an effort to stimulate the economy, resolve growing slum and housing problems, and meet local demands associated with the massive . . . — — Map (db m72387) HM
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18 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — F-475 — Carver Court Public Housing Complex —
On Jernigan Avenue at South Lee Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Jernigan Avenue.
Built in 1945 for $468,700, Carver Court was a public housing development set up by the Orlando Housing Authority in an effort to stimulate the economy, resolve growing slum and housing problems, and meet local demands associated with the massive . . . — — Map (db m72407) HM
19 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — F-859 — The Cathedral Church of Saint Luke —
On North Magnolia Avenue at East Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling north on North Magnolia Avenue.
Francis Wayles Eppes, grandson of President Thomas Jefferson, moved from Tallahassee to Orlando in 1869. Eppes was the first pioneer to gather Episcopal settlers in the area for worship. They purchased this site at the corner of Jefferson Street, . . . — — Map (db m93070) HM
20 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Cheney Dam — (Control Structure 52) —
Near East Colonial Drive (Florida Route 50) west of Central Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
One of five structures built by Orange County Public Works for flood control in the Little Econlockhatchee River Completed in 1970 Orange County Government Florida — — Map (db m170340) HM
21 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — A City Within A City — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue 0.1 miles north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
There were several different commands at Naval Training Center (NTC) Orlando. Although Recruit Training Command (RTC) was only one of these, it was the largest. RTC provided the training that turned men and women civilians into Sailors. NTC was . . . — — Map (db m187052) HM
22 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Clark C. Griffith — 1869 - 1955 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the late Clark C. Griffith who brought the Washington Senators to spring training in Orlando, Florida in 1936. He devoted more than 65 years of his life to baseball. A distinguished member of . . . — — Map (db m188813) HM
23 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Clark Griffith and the Washington Senators — March 24, 1936 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
In 1936 Clark Griffith and The Washington Senators made Tinker Field their Spring Training home, establishing a new era of America’s favorite pastime in Orlando. At the onset of The Great Depression, Major League Baseball interests waned in . . . — — Map (db m189085) HM
24 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Combat Wounded Veterans — Orlando Veterans Memorial Park —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East.
My Stone Is Red For The Blood They Shed. The Medal I Bear Is America’s Way To Show It Cares. If I Could Be Seen By All Mankind Maybe Peace Will Come In My Lifetime. Dedicated to the Everlasting Memory of All Veterans . . . — — Map (db m143451) WM
25 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lockhart — F-1232 — Community of Lockhart —
On Edgewater Drive just east of Rose Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Side 1 The Mississippian People and their descendants, including the Timucua, Tocobaga, Miccosukee, and Seminole, lived among these lakes and rivers for millennia. They called it “Wekiva,” meaning “spring of water” in the Muscogee language. In . . . — — Map (db m267776) HM
26 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — The Council Oak —
On South Ferncreek Avenue south of Stevens Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
. . . — — Map (db m129640) HM
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27 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Day in the Life of a Recruit — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue 0.1 miles north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Basic Training/Boot Camp Training Included: • Firefighting • First Aid • Marksmanship • Ranks/Insignia • Physical training • Uniform regulations • Confidence chamber (tear gas)
Service . . . — — Map (db m187035) HM
28 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The DeLorean Time Machine —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Seen in the 1985 Academy Award Winning Film Back To The Future © Universal Pictures 1985 In the "Back To The Future” Trilogy, Dr. Emmett Brown's DeLorean Time Machine breaks the time barrier first by road and finally by . . . — — Map (db m243096) HM
29 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla — Lake Eola Park —
Near North Eola Drive at East Central Boulevard.
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla "Father of the Homeland" May 8, 1753 – July 30, 1811 Initiated Mexico’s movement of independence on September 16, 1810, leading the people in its fight towards national freedom. On . . . — — Map (db m166425) HM
30 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southeast Orlando — Dr. Phillips House —
Near North Lucerne Circle East 0.1 miles west of Delaney Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m132197) HM
31 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Riversbend — Drawdy-Rouse Cemetery —
On Rouse Road south of Riverbank Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This family cemetery stands on land that was originally part of 77 acres that was homesteaded by the Drawdy family, made possible by the Homestead Act of 1862. Two acres were set aside for a cemetery for the Drawdy family and local pioneers. . . . — — Map (db m219445) HM
32 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, College Park — F-1260 — Dubsdread Golf Course —
On Golfview Boulevard 0.1 miles north of West Par Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side 1 One weekend in 1923, Carl Dann, Sr., a major Orlando Developer, had a disagreement with the Orlando Country Club, supposedly over wagering. The next day, he had lined up at least 100 members to found a new club. They hired one of the . . . — — Map (db m267773) HM
33 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — The End of an Era — March 30, 1990 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
On March 30, 1990, less than three seasons after winning the World Series, the Minnesota Twins played their final game at Tinker Field, the game would end seven decades of Major League Baseball at the historic baseball grounds. The Twins faced . . . — — Map (db m189281) HM
34 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lake Davis/Greenwood — F-838 — Eppes-Shine Plot Greenwood Cemetery —
Near Greenwood Street 0.3 miles east of South Mills Avenue when traveling east.
(side 1) Buried here are members of the Eppes and Shine families, descendants of President Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, and the father of the University . . . — — Map (db m93096) HM
35 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — First National Bank — 190 South Orange —
On Orange Avenue at Church Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue.
Founded in 1911, the People's National Bank became the First National Bank in 1920. The bank constructed this building in 1930, designed by Orlando architect Howard M. Reynolds. The classically inspired Art Deco building featured Egyptian . . . — — Map (db m266835) HM
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36 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Fleet Reserve Association —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East.
Fleet Reserve Assn The Delbert D. Black Branch 117 Orlando, Fl. Fleet Reserve Association Dedicated to Navy, Marine Corps And Coast Guard Veterans Who Have Served The United States Of America With Honor . . . — — Map (db m143498) WM
37 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Thornton Park District — Florida Welcomes Walt Disney —
On Osceola Avenue north of Central Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
“Here in Florida, we have something special we never enjoyed at Disneyland … the blessing of size.” – Walt Disney On November 15, 1965, the Cherry Plaza Hotel became the stage for a moment that would forever change central Florida. Following . . . — — Map (db m297412) HM
38 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Fort Gatlin 1838 —
On Gatlin Avenue at South Summerlin Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Gatlin Avenue.
Marking the site of Fort Gatlin 1838 Military Outpost — — Map (db m54077) HM
39 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Fort Gatlin's Early Settlers / Native American History —
Near Summerlin Avenue at Gatlin Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Fort Gatlin's Early Settlers A small civilian population concentrated around Fort Gatlin as a result of the Armed Occupation Act of 1842. The Act offered 160 acres to anyone who stayed five years, built a cabin, cultivated five acres of . . . — — Map (db m220784) HM
40 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lake Davis/Greenwood — G.A.R. Memorial —
Near Greenwood Street east of South Mills Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
G.A.R. In memory of the Army and Navy 1861-65 To our unknown soldier dead — — Map (db m212355) WM
41 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Epcot — Genie's Lamp —
On Avenue of the stars 0.5 miles north of Epcot Resort Blvd.
This lamp formerly sat atop the marquee of the New Amsterdam Theatre on 42nd Street in New York City, current home of Disney's Aladdin on Broadway. Built to honor the show's 10th anniversary, the lamp weighs 1,200 pounds and stands 14 feet tall. . . . — — Map (db m294543) HM
42 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Graduation — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue 0.1 miles north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Dedication and Hard Work Pay Off Graduation occurred after eight weeks of intensive training. Brother and Sister Companies conducted a Pass in Review for the official party, typically a high-ranking Naval Officer or a congressman. If they . . . — — Map (db m187046) HM
43 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — F-808 — H. H. Dickson Azalea Park / Washington Street Bridge —
On Rosearden Drive at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on Rosearden Drive.
H. H. Dickson Azalea Park Dickson Azalea Park began as a natural stream, later named Fern Creek, in a deep ravine surrounded by native ferns, palms, and oaks. It once was a watering hole for cattle herders driving their animals south. State . . . — — Map (db m93268) HM
44 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — Hankins Building — 319 S. Parramore Avenue —
On West South Street at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on West South Street.
Dr. I.S. Hankins constructed this Art Deco commercial building in 1947 making it one of the first Black-Owned and Operated Professional buildings. Dr. Hankins was an early African American physician and a key civic leader involved in city boards, . . . — — Map (db m188581) HM
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45 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Harmon Killebrew at Tinker Field — 1954 - 1974 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
Of all the Major League Baseball legends to set foot on Tinker Field, none would frequent the park more often and with as much respect and affection as Harmon Killebrew. In 1954, the 17-year-old slugger joined Clark Griffith’s Senators and . . . — — Map (db m230305) HM
46 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Hemisphere Dancer —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Jimmy Buffett piloted this plane on his journey through the Caribbean, as written in his book 'A Pirate Looks at Fifty', and is the inspiration for the song Jamaica Mistaica'. The Grumman made 'Albatross' was originally built to be an . . . — — Map (db m243068) HM
47 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms — England, Scotland & Wales —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in History c2000 BC: Construction of Stonehenge begins. 55 BC: First Roman invasion of Britain. 61 AD: Queen Boudicca's revolt against Rome crushed. 122: Hadrian's Wall constructed to hinder invasions . . . — — Map (db m243232) HM
48 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms — England, Scotland & Wales —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in History c2000 BC: Construction of Stonehenge begins. 55 BC: First Roman invasion of Britain. 61 AD: Queen Boudicca's revolt against Rome crushed. 122: Hadrian's Wall constructed to hinder invasions . . . — — Map (db m244846) HM
49 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms of Ireland —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in the History of Ireland 3000 BC Megalithic tombs first constructed. 200 AD High Kingship begins at Tara, Meath. 377-405 Niall of the Nine Hostages is crowned High King. 432 Saint Patrick brings Christianity to Ireland. . . . — — Map (db m243395) HM
50 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms of Ireland —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in the History of Ireland 3000 BC Megalithic tombs first constructed. 200 AD High Kingship begins at Tara, Meath. 377-405 Niall of the Nine Hostages is crowned High King. 432 Saint Patrick brings Christianity to Ireland. . . . — — Map (db m244235) HM
51 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms of Spain & Portugal —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in History c. 12,000 B.C. Paleolithic Cave Paintings at Altamira с. 2,500 В.С. Copper and bronze-working center at Los Millares; Megalithic structures in western & southern Iberia c. 700 B.C. . . . — — Map (db m243134) HM
52 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — The Historic Arms of Spain & Portugal —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Events in History c. 12,000 B.C. Paleolithic Cave Paintings at Altamira с. 2,500 В.С. Copper and bronze-working center at Los Millares; Megalithic structures in western & southern Iberia c. 700 B.C. . . . — — Map (db m243884) HM
53 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — Historical Hollywood Landmark —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Established in February, 1904, the Hollywood Hotel became world famous for its celebrity guests and parties. During the 1930's Louella Parson's popular radio broadcasts were made from the hotel. Thursday night dances were held every week for 53 . . . — — Map (db m243047) HM
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54 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — Holden-Parramore Historic District
On West South Street 0.1 miles west of South Division Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Holden-Parramore Historic District Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior September 23, 2009 The Holden-Parramore Historic District is . . . — — Map (db m279377) HM
55 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Home of Orange & Mosquito Counties — Greetings from Orlando — America250FL Road Trip —
Near Florida's Turnpike (at milepost 263), 2 miles south of Spessard L Holland Expressway ( Route 408), in the median.
Originally formed on December 29, 1824, as Mosquito County, named for local waterways like Barra de Mosquitos, the area spanned much of eastern Florida. As the citrus industry expanded, locals and state leaders felt 'Mosquito' was unappealing, . . . — — Map (db m288056) HM
56 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Honoring Women Sailors of the Navy’s First Co-Ed Boot Camp — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue just north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Prior to 1972, women who enlisted as recruits were trained exclusively at U.S. Naval Training Center, Bainbridge, Maryland. At RTC Orlando, women were trained in the same manner as the men. They were housed in a three story, air . . . — — Map (db m187313) HM
57 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Italian American War Veterans Of The United States —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East.
Italian American War Veterans Of The United States Post #4 Department of Florida Veterans Dedicated To Helping Veterans Mickie Abbott • Catherine Alessandri • Andrew Amoroso • Anthony Angelillo • Carmen Anzivino • Eugene . . . — — Map (db m143568) WM
58 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — J. P. Musselwhite & Family —
Near E. Robinson Street (State Road 526) at Cathcart Avenue.
In memory of and tribute to J. P. Musselwhite, public spirited citizen, who was the donor of most of the land on the east and north sides of Lake Eola for public park purposes, and his surviving family, Troy C. Musselwhite and Agnes Musselwhite . . . — — Map (db m7449) HM
59 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, College Park — F-806 — Jack Kerouac House —
On Clouser Avenue at Shady Lane Drive, on the left when traveling north on Clouser Avenue.
Writer Jack Kerouac (1922-1969) lived and wrote in this 1920s tin-roofed house between 1957 and 1958. It was here that Kerouac received instant fame for publication of his bestselling book, On the Road, which brought him acclaim and . . . — — Map (db m93196) HM
60 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson — March 17, 1953 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
Jackie Robinson first set foot at Tinker Field with the National League Champion Brooklyn Dodgers on March 17, 1953 against the hometown Washington Senators. The game drew an all-time record crowd of 6,550 fans in a stadium with fewer than 4,000 . . . — — Map (db m191092) HM
61 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Joe Tinker and the Original Stadium — April 19, 1923 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
Orlando celebrated Opening Day at Tinker Field on April 19, 1923. All businesses closed at noon for the city holiday and gates opened at 2:45 as Mayor Duckworth gave the dedication. More than 1,700 fans from across Central Florida came to see the . . . — — Map (db m189079) HM
62 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — F-932 — John R. Mott House Site —
On North Eola Drive at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling south on North Eola Drive.
Built in 1920, the former house at 528 E. Washington Street was once home to Nobel Peace Prize winner John Raleigh Mott (1869-1955). As general secretary of the National War Work Council, a World War I era Young Men’s Christian Association . . . — — Map (db m111212) HM
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63 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Jose P. Rizal — June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896 — Lake Eola Park —
Near North Eola Drive at East Central Boulevard.
Physician, Poet, Novelist, Linguist, Artist, Patriot, Architect of Filipino Unity and the Soul of the Philippine struggle for Freedom and Independence. “There Are No Tyrants Where There Are No Slaves” Presented to . . . — — Map (db m166423) HM
64 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Joshua Gibson and Shirley Povich — April 5, 1939 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On South Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on South Tampa Avenue.
On the last night of Spring Training 1939, The Orlando Inter-Racial Committee hosted a Negro Leagues exhibition game between the Newark Eagles and the Homestead Grays. This is the first known instance that African-Americans played at Tinker . . . — — Map (db m189097) HM
65 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — The K-9 Heroes — Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum —
Near North Tanner Road 0.2 miles south of Josair Drive.
The K-9 Heroes worked as scouts, sentries, trackers and mine and tunnel detectors A BSA Troop 33, CFC Eagle Project 2014 — — Map (db m212018) WM
66 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, College Park — F-1203 — Lake Adair~Lake Concord Historic District —
On Edgewater Drive north of Lake Adair Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
The Lake Adair —Lake Concord Historic District reflects the change that automobiles brought to community planning and development and to the resulting growth of a middle and upper-class community. A lack of transportation had kept even the . . . — — Map (db m236325) HM
67 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Lake Eola Park —
Near North Rosalind Avenue at East Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lake Eola Park is the most historic and widely recognized symbol of the City of Orlando. It was established in 1883 as the City’s first public park after Orlando homesteaders Jacob and Fanny Summerlin donated the Lake and some of the surrounding . . . — — Map (db m138883) HM
68 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lake Ivanhoe — F-1202 — Lake Ivanhoe Residential Historic District —
On South West Ivanhoe Boulevard north of Desota Circle, on the left when traveling south.
The Lake Ivanhoe Residential Historic District comprises parts of subdivisions platted by Walter Rose starting in 1921. Rose started naming the streets in his subdivisions for colleges, and, in 1925, the Cooper-Atha-Barr Company (CABCO) added . . . — — Map (db m236327) HM
69 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — "Lest We Forget" —
Near E. Washington Street 0.1 miles west of N. Eola Drive.
In memory of the Orange County boys who gave their lives in the World War. Erected by the Orlando Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution, aided by patriotic citizens of Orange County, 1924. — — Map (db m7420) WM
70 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — F-1016 — The Leu House Museum —
Near North Forest Avenue at Corrine Drive, on the left when traveling north.
(side 1) In 1858, the David W. Mizell family homesteaded this property, and in 1862, built their first home. The Mizells farmed the land, growing cotton, corn, and sugar cane. David W. Mizell was appointed sheriff of Orange County in 1868. . . . — — Map (db m241095) HM
71 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southwest Orlando — Lew R. Wasserman — Chairman Emeritus MCA-Universal Studios — March 22, 1913 - June 3, 2002 —
Near Universal Boulevard north of Hollywood Way, on the left when traveling north.
Lew Wasserman was one of the most highly regarded figures in the entertainment industry. For decades, he had guided the course of film, television, music and recreation as well as the worlds of politics and philanthropy. During his career, he . . . — — Map (db m243078) HM
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72 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain —
Near N. Rosalind Avenue at E. Washington Street.
The Lake Eola Fountain was completely rebuilt after a devastating lightning Strike in 2009. The renovation, inspired and supported by the community, is loyal to the original 1957 design but with a modern choreographed light, music & water show. — — Map (db m138885) HM
73 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain — Orlando Centennial Fountain —
Near East Central Boulevard near Lake Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Upper marker:: Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain Renamed July 12, 1965 Robert S. Carr, Mayor Lower marker:: Orlando Centennial Fountain Constructed by the Orlando Utilities Commission R. T. Overstreet, President • . . . — — Map (db m7416) HM
74 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Loch Haven Park —
Near Rollins Street west of Mills Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
In February 1926, Dr. P. Phillips sold a portion of this parcel of land to former mayor L.M. Autrey and Mr. W.A. Whitman who formed the Whitman Investment Company. E.L. Place won a $100 prize for naming the Loch Haven Park subdivision in . . . — — Map (db m267326) HM
75 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Southeast Orlando — F-1182 — Lock Family Cemetery — Est. 1887 —
On Boggy Creek Road (Florida Route 527A) west of Wetherbee Road, on the right when traveling east.
Also known as the Boggy Creek Cemetery, this pioneer family cemetery was established in the Boggy Creek community for William Rufus Lock and his descendants. Lock had been granted exemption from serving in the Confederate Army so he could maintain . . . — — Map (db m221451) HM
76 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — The Lone Sailor Memorial of Central Florida — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Honoring Sailors The Central Florida Council of the U.S. Navy League chose The Lone Sailor statue to honor ove 652,000 Sailors (men and women) who started their naval careers at the former U.S. Navy Recruit Training Center in Orlando, . . . — — Map (db m187307) HM
77 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — The Lynching of Arthur Henry / Racial Violence in America — Community Remembrance Project —
On West South Street west of South Division Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Lynching of Arthur Henry Shortly after midnight on Friday, November 27, 1925, three white men abducted a 35-year-old Black man named Arthur Henry from his bed at Orange General Hospital. Nearly two weeks later, Mr. Henry's lifeless body . . . — — Map (db m241195) HM
78 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Lynching of July Perry / Racial Violence in America — November 3, 1920 — Community Remembrance Project —
On East Central Boulevard at Court Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Central Boulevard.
Lynching of July Perry November 3, 1920 On Election Day, November 3, 1920, black residents in the Ocoee area who owned land and businesses were eager to vote. Despite a terrorizing Ku Klux Klan march through the streets of . . . — — Map (db m137336) HM
79 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando — Marine SGT Kenneth Conde Jr. — Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum —
Near North Tanner Road 0.2 miles south of Josair Drive.
Marine SGT Kenneth Conde Jr. Orlando, FL July 1, 2004, Age 23 — — Map (db m211983) WM
80 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Mathew Robinson Marks —
Near East Central Boulevard.
In Memory of Mathew Robinson Marks Mayor of Orlando 1889-1890 through whose vision the planting of our magnificent shade trees was inaugurated. — — Map (db m6914) HM
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81 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Mayor Bob Carr and The New Stadium — March 27, 1963 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On S Tampa Avenue 0.1 miles north of W South Street, on the right when traveling north.
Tightly parked cars lined every side of Tinker Field as far as the eye could see. More than 5,600 fans had crowded in to dedicate the new stadium on March 27, 1963 as the hometown Minnesota Twins faced the World Champion New York Yankees. The . . . — — Map (db m189257) HM
82 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — The Mighty Trees of Lake Lorna Doone — Winnie Palmer Nature Walk —
Near Rio Grande Avenue just north of West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
What trees can you find at the park? Lake Lorna Doone Park is the home to 4 species of mature trees that are native to the State of Florida, meaning that these trees naturally occur in the state. Can you identify all 4 of them from where . . . — — Map (db m207888) HM
83 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Military Site History — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Construction of the Orlando Naval Training Center (NTC) Orlando NTC was home to the Recruit Training Command (RTC), the Service School Command, and the Nuclear Power School. In 1973, Orlando became the sole site of recruit training for . . . — — Map (db m186779) HM
84 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Mohandas K. Gandhi — 1869 - 1948 —
Near North Eola Drive at East Central Boulevard, on the left when traveling north.
Mahatma (Great Soul) Gandhi, a pivotal world figure of the 20th Century, who renounced all worldly possessions, devoting his life to work for the dignity and uplift of the downtrodden. He led India to freedom from British rule with peaceful . . . — — Map (db m166042) HM
85 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lorna Doone — Monford “Monte” Irvin — March 27,1951 — Tinker Field History Plaza —
On Sout Tampa Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling north on Sout Tampa Avenue.
In the summer of 1949 the New York Giants signed Negro Leagues stars Monte Irvin and Hank Thompson to reinforce the Giants’ power-hitter lineup. In March 1927 the Giants faced the Washington Senators at Tinker Field during Spring . . . — — Map (db m189117) HM
86 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Parramore — Mount Pleasant Baptist Church — 701 West South Street —
On West South Street at South Parramore Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West South Street.
This African American church was organized in 1919 and met in various locations, including a bush arbor constructed of poles covered with branches. In 1921, land was purchased at this corner for a permanent structure, which was completed in 1924. . . . — — Map (db m102978) HM
87 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — The Navy & Marine Corps in Orlando Today — Naval Training Center Orlando —
Near General Rees Avenue 0.1 miles north of Lower Park Road, on the right when traveling north.
Orlando continues to be a centerpiece of Navy and Marine Corps training. Located about nine miles away from The Lone Sailor Navy Memorial, the Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, and the United States Marine Corps Program . . . — — Map (db m187375) HM
88 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Navy Seabees — Orlando Veterans Memorial Park —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East.
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 m143452) WM
89 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Orange County 9-11 Memorial —
On W Central Boulevard 0.1 miles N. Court Street, on the left.
These flags fly in honor and memory of those who lost their lives and loved ones in the attacks on our cherished American freedoms that took place in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Southwestern Pennsylvania on 9/11/2001 Dedicated . . . — — Map (db m138803) WM
90 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Orange County Courthouse —
Near Central Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Court Street.
Architect Murry S. King designed the sixth Orange County Courthouse in Orlando and supervised its construction until his death in 1925. The building was completed in 1927 under the supervision of his son, James B. King. It was known as the . . . — — Map (db m138470) HM
91 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Callahan — F-1263 — Original Jones High School / Callahan Elementary School —
On North Parramore Avenue at West Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Parramore Avenue.
Original Jones High School Completed in 1921, the original Jones High School opened for the 1922 school year. Its mascot was a Tiger. The Orange County School Board appointed Lymas C. Jones principal in honor of his family donating land . . . — — Map (db m267782) HM
92 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Orlando and Tainan, Sister Cities — Lake Eola Park —
Near North Eola Drive at East Central Boulevard.
This huge black-marble stone was sculpted by the winds for over ten thousand years. It was discovered high in the mountains in Hua-Lien County on the eastern coast of Taiwan at an altitude of one thousand six hundred meters. It has been a major . . . — — Map (db m166438) HM
93 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — F-644 — Orlando Army Air Base —
On Maguire Boulevard at East Livingston Street, on the right when traveling north on Maguire Boulevard.
Orlando Municipal Airport opened in 1928 on 65 acres of land north of Lake Underhill. In 1940, with Europe at war, the United States Army took over the airport for defense purposes, activating it as the Orlando Army Air Base on September 1, 1940. . . . — — Map (db m54047) HM
94 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Orlando Bank & Trust — 100 South Orange Avenue — Metcalf Building —
On Orange Avenue at Pine Street, on the right when traveling south on Orange Avenue.
The Orlando Bank & Trust organized in 1906 and purchased the old First National Bank building. In 1923 the bank temporarily moved to allow construction of a 10-story building. This classically inspired skyscraper opened in 1924. In 1930, H.W. . . . — — Map (db m267325) HM
95 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Orlando Reeves —
Near East Washington Street 0.1 miles west of N. Eola Drive.
. . . — — Map (db m7418) HM
96 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Orlando Veterans Memorial Park —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East, on the right when traveling south.
To those who died, honor and eternal rest To those still missing, remembrance and hope To those who returned, gratitude and peace — — Map (db m144355) WM
97 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Lake Holden Shores — Orlando's First Settler, Aaron Jernigan
On Alamo Drive at 29th Street, on the left when traveling south on Alamo Drive. Reported missing.
Aaron Jernigan moved to what is now Orlando in 1843 after the passage of the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 that opened vast areas of Florida for settlement. According to the law, one could move onto land at least two miles from an established . . . — — Map (db m217596) HM
98 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Central Business District — Orlando’s Round Building —
On W Central Blvd 0.1 miles east of N Court St., on the left.
This 20’ Tall pre-cast concrete architectural element is one of the surviving segments of the 120 pieces that formed the “Brise Soleil” curtain wall that wrapped around what was known as “Orlando’s Round Building.” Located on Orange Avenue across . . . — — Map (db m143841) HM
99 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Patriots Of The American Revolution —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenridge Way East.
Patriots Of The American Revolution 1775 - 1783. Heroes Of Liberty Daughters Of The American Revolution Orlando Chapter Dedicated June 12, 2010 — — Map (db m143559) WM
100 ► Florida, Orange County, Orlando, Northeast Orlando — Pearl Harbor —
Near Lake Baldwin Lane at Glenride Way East.
To Those Who Died To Those Who Survived Pearl Harbor Survivors Association Inc. Central Florida Chapter 2 Dedicates This Memorial To The Military Men And Woman Serving At Stations On Oahu Hawaii During The Japanese Attack . . . — — Map (db m143496) WM

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