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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Sebring, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Highlands 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 Highlands County, FL (44) Charlotte County, FL (71) DeSoto County, FL (16) Glades County, FL (6) Hardee County, FL (12) Okeechobee County, FL (26) Osceola County, FL (126) Polk County, FL (161)  HighlandsCounty(44) Highlands County (44)  CharlotteCounty(71) Charlotte County (71)  DeSotoCounty(16) DeSoto County (16)  GladesCounty(6) Glades County (6)  HardeeCounty(12) Hardee County (12)  OkeechobeeCounty(26) Okeechobee County (26)  OsceolaCounty(126) Osceola County (126)  PolkCounty(161) Polk County (161)
Sebring is the county seat for Highlands County
Sebring is in Highlands County
Highlands County (44)  ►
ADJACENT TO HIGHLANDS COUNTY
Charlotte County (71)  ►
DeSoto County (16)  ►
Glades County (6)  ►
Hardee County (12)  ►
Okeechobee County (26)  ►
Osceola County (126)  ►
Polk County (161)  ►
 
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1 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The Buckeye Building —
On Circle North at North Ridgeway Drive (Florida Route 17), on the right when traveling north on Circle North.
Built by The Sebring Real Estate Company 1922 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218319) HM
2 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Central Station —
On North Mango Street.
National Register of Historic Places Central Station 1927 — — Map (db m218103) HM
3 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Circle Theatre —
On Circle Park Drive.
This property has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218132) HM
4 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Combat Veterans —
Near South George Boulevard west of U.S. 27, on the right when traveling west.
Combat Veterans Memorial Post 9853 Veterans of Foreign Wars — — Map (db m218225) WM
5 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Combat Wounded Veterans —
On Lakeview Drive at Highland Road, on the right when traveling north on Lakeview Drive.
Dedicated to all men and women wounded in all our wars My stone is red for the blood they shed. The medal I bear is my country’s way to show they care If I could be seen by all mankind maybe peace will come in my lifetime. . . . — — Map (db m247742) WM
6 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Dedicated to the Memory of Emil Billitz Sr. — Highlands Hammock State Park —
Near Hammock Road (County Road 634) 1.1 miles west of County Road 635, on the left when traveling west.
Dedicated to the Memory of Emil Billitz Sr. and countless other C.C.C. enrollees who were injured, disabled or lost their lives in performance of their duty. We especially remember the 228 C.C.C. members who perished September 2, 1935 during a . . . — — Map (db m72742) HM
7 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — E.L. Hainz Block — Built by Sebring Real Estate Company 1923 —
On North Ridgewood Drive.
Built by Sebring Real Estate Company 1923 2nd floor served as first Highlands County Courthouse from 1923 to 1927 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218113) HM
8 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The George Sebring Building —
On North Ridgewood Drive.
Built by George Sebring 1923 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. — — Map (db m218139) HM
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9 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — F-918 — Hendricks Field Memorial Park —
Near Midway Drive 0.2 miles east of Hayward Taylor Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
This original 72’ flagpole at the Sebring International Raceway marks the geographic center of Hendricks Field, a United States Army Air Force (USAAF) base that operated under the jurisdiction of the 76th Flying Training Wing from 1942-1945. . . . — — Map (db m134905) HM
10 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Highlands Hammock — Highlands Hammock State Park —
On Park Loop Drive 1.6 miles west of Hammock Road (County Road 634), on the left.
Purchased by the late Margaret Shippen Roebling (Mrs. John A. Roebling) To make accessible and to conserve in their natural state the vegetation and all forms of animal life herein. In her memory the officers and directors of . . . — — Map (db m299194) HM
11 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Historic Catwalk —
On Hammock Road (County Route 634) near Camp Land Park, on the left when traveling east.
The 1930's catwalk is on the National Register of Historic Places. For those uncomfortable using this historic narrow and single-railed walkway, please stay on the modernized boardwalk. Pets are not allowed on the boardwalk or catwalk. — — Map (db m313484) HM
12 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — In Memoriam —
On Circle Park Drive at Ridgewood Drive, on the left when traveling north on Circle Park Drive.
This memorial to Sebring area men who died in our Country's Service Erected by Sebring Firemen, Inc. A W "Spizz” Pollard and concerned citizens 2000 ★★ Donors ★★ Joe & Louise Stiles • “Butch" Tew • Lillian . . . — — Map (db m218227) WM
13 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Lest We Not Forget —
Near South George Boulevard west of U.S. 27, on the right when traveling west.
Lest we not forget the memory of all Veterans who died defending our rights and freedom — — Map (db m218224) WM
14 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Medal of Honor — Recipients Residing in Florida —
On South George Boulevard.
John Mihalowski MA USN 1939 James H. Howard China AAC 1944 Everett P. Pope MA USMC 1944 James R. Hendrix AR USA 1944 Joseph J. McCarthy IL USMC 1945 Douglas T. Jacobson NY USMC 1945 William R. Charette MI USN 19563 Ronald E. . . . — — Map (db m218229) HM WM
15 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — A Place Called “Eiland's Hammock” — Highlands Hammock State Park —
On Park Loop Drive 0.4 miles west of Hammock Road (County Road 634), on the right when traveling west.
Alla Cordilla Hancock married William L. Eiland in 1889. Around 1900, they settled on five acres adjoining the Skipper homestead. Cordie, as she was known, was Jonathan Skipper's cousin. In 1902, W.L. and Cordie purchased eighty acres of property . . . — — Map (db m299191) HM
16 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The Roanoke Hotel —
On Circle Park Drive.
Built by the Sebring Development Co. 1917 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218948) HM
17 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Sadie Kahn Memorial Park —
On North Ridgewood Drive (Florida Route 17) at North Mango Street, on the left when traveling north on North Ridgewood Drive.
Highlands County is a subtropical paradise where George Sebring founded a new town in 1912. In 1923 Mr. Sebring welcomed Mike and Sadie Kahn & a strong friendship formed. They opened a store on Ridgewood Drive & Mr. Sebring gave Mike a lot for a . . . — — Map (db m157299) HM
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18 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The Sebring Board of Trade Building —
On Circle Park Drive.
Now the Greater Sebring Chamber of Commerce Built in 1916 through a community effort This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218667) HM
19 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — Sebring, Florida —
Near West Center Avenue at Circle Park Drive when traveling east.
Founded 1912 in old Desoto County by George E. Sebring and his son, H. Orvel Sebring, of Ohio. That year saw the first railroad and early citrus plantings. In 1921 Highlands County was formed with Sebring as County Seat. The founders devoted their . . . — — Map (db m160795) HM
20 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The Story of Highlands Hammock... — Highlands Hammock State Park —
On Park Loop Drive 0.4 miles west of Hammock Road (County Road 634), on the right when traveling west.
In 1881, Jonathan Skipper settled in this forest known as “Hooker’s Hammock.” He and wife Letitia, purchased claim to this property, cleared land for their home, planted orange trees, and built livestock holding pens. He also gave five acres of . . . — — Map (db m299192) HM
21 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The U.S.S. Highlands (APA 119) — and Her Gallant Crew —
On South Commerce Avenue south of South Orange Street, on the left when traveling south.
In honor of The U.S.S. Highlands (APA 119) and Her Gallant Crew For service in the Pacific during WWII donated by The Citizens of Highlands County Dedicated October 5, 1993 — — Map (db m157289) WM
22 ► Florida, Highlands County, Sebring — The Zachary Building —
On Circle Park Drive.
Built by Walter B. Zachary 1914 This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m218666) HM
 
 
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Oct. 17, 2026