On Easterwood Drive 0.2 miles east of Weems Road, on the left when traveling east.
2977 Total Victims
19 Hijackers
2753 Killed In And Around WTC
183 Killed in Action At The Pentagon
40 Killed IN Pennsylvania
343 Firefighters Killed
71 Law Enforcement Killed
8 Emergency Medical Services Killed
55 Military . . . — — Map (db m310952) HM
On South Monroe Street 0.1 miles south of East Paul Russell Road, on the right when traveling north.
Throughout the 1950s-1970s, large-scale, nonviolent demonstrations by audacious students attending Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU), Florida State University, and the University of Florida, as well as local high school . . . — — Map (db m135553) HM
Near Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) just south of West Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Moore Family Trust presents this plaque to the Florida State University to honor the achievements of the 1993 National Championship Football Team FSU 42 — Kansas 0 FSU 45 — Duke 7 FSU 57 — Clemson 0 FSU 33 — N. Carolina 7 FSU 51 — Georgia Tech 0 . . . — — Map (db m269997) HM
Near Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) just south of West Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Moore Family Trust presents this plaque to the Florida State University to honor the achievements of the 1999 National Championship Football Team FSU 41 — Louisiana Tech 7 FSU 41 — Georgia Tech 35 FSU 42 — NC State 11 FSU 42 — N. Carolina 10 FSU . . . — — Map (db m269998) HM
Near Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) just south of West Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north.
The Coyle Moore Family Trust honors the Florida State University and the achievements of the 2013 Atlantic Coast Conference Championship and National Championship Football Team FSU 41 — Pittsburgh 13 FSU 62 — Nevada 7 FSU 54 — Bethune-Cookman 6 FSU . . . — — Map (db m269999) HM
Julian Edwin "Cannonball" Adderley (1928-1975)
Nathaniel Carlyle "Nat" Adderley (1931-2000)
Brothers Cannonball Adderley (alto saxophone) and Nat Adderley (cornet) were two of the most important jazz musicians in history. Born . . . — — Map (db m230644) HM
Near Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) just south of West Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling north.
Albert J. Dunlap is a West Point graduate and a former football player who emerged as the unique icon of America’s entrepreneurial spirit. In his long and storied career he was Chairman or CEO of nine major corporations in the United States, . . . — — Map (db m271000) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Alachua County
1941 Alachua Army Base established to train WW II pilots
1942 County awarded National Service Certificate for
exceeding bond quota
Citizens Field & U.S. Navy Ship (DE-772) named in honor of
Hamilton . . . — — Map (db m210689) HM WM
Near South Meridian Street south of East Pensacola Street.
Althemese Barnes has been a leader in historic preservation for decades. She is the founder and Executive Director Emeritus of the John G. Riley House Center/Museum and was central to the establishment of the Florida African American Heritage . . . — — Map (db m211326) HM
Myers Park was once the site of the Apalachee village known as Anhaica. For centuries, the Apalachee and their ancestors established communities in the Red Hills region of North Florida, between the Aucilla and Ochlockonee Rivers. Around the 11th . . . — — Map (db m263494) HM
Near West Park Avenue at North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Antonio (Toney) Proctor, born Antonio Propinos circa 1743 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was enslaved as a child. During the American Revolution, he was a body servant to a British army officer. He later worked in St. Augustine for Panton, . . . — — Map (db m135554) HM
The council house at San Luis was one of the largest historic Indian structures in the southeastern United States.
Council houses were the focus of Apalachee religious and ceremonial activities, including dances, rituals, and preparations for war. . . . — — Map (db m239260) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Apalachee were a matrilineal society. Inheritance and authority were passed down through the mother's family. Related groups were also combined into clans with each member belonging to the mother's clan. After marriage, the husband relocated to . . . — — Map (db m239379) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling south.
The dwelling frame to your right represents the shape and size of a typical Apalachee home. Although the Apalachee were skilled carpenters, their own dwellings were relatively simple. Most activities were conducted outside, with homes reserved for . . . — — Map (db m239388) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling west.
Living on the hilltop where the plaza and public buildings were located was an honor most likely reserved for the village's leaders. They attended daily meetings in a council house where community affairs were discussed and planned.
By . . . — — Map (db m239272) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling south.
Apalachee militias provided the bulk of the province's military power. Apalachee received training in the use of firearms from Spaniards. They served as sentries, some held military titles, and they always outnumbered Spanish soldiers on raids. . . . — — Map (db m239355) HM
On South Meridian Street south of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south.
The first Europeans known to have explored Tallahassee accompanied Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. His entourage of over 600 soldiers, laborers and priests spent the winter of 1539 in a nearby Apalachee village before continuing their journey . . . — — Map (db m211624) HM
On Natural Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west.
Site of decisive repulse of Federal forces by Confederate Militia in joint U.S. Army and Navy Operation to take St. Marks. The Army landing at lighthouse was prevented from getting to rear of St. Marks by Confederate opposition at Newport and . . . — — Map (db m13721) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bay County
Here we honor the memory
of those who paid the ultimate price of freedom.
Cherish this gift.
Forever hold it in your heart.
Never forget the brave souls
who gave their lives
so we might live . . . — — Map (db m210691) WM
On Woodville Highway (Florida Route 363) at McNeil Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Woodville Highway.
In the early 1800s, wealthy Tallahasseans traveled to the mountains of
Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Georgia during the summer. When the Panic
of 1837 caused a national economic depression that resulted in the decline
of Tallahassee's Union . . . — — Map (db m270488) HM
On Rankin Avenue at Museum Road, on the right when traveling south on Rankin Avenue.
Former home of Catherine Daingerfield Willis, great-grandniece of George Washington and widow of Achille Murat, Prince of Naples and nephew of Napoleon. During the Second French Empire she was recognized as a princess and financially assisted by . . . — — Map (db m79560) HM
Near Stadium Drive (Florida Route 366) south of West Pensacola Street, on the left when traveling south.
Bernard F. Sliger President 1977-1991 Bernard F. “Bernie” Sliger served as FSU president from 1977 to 1991. In 1993 he returned to the helm as interim president and served in that capacity until 1994. During Sliger’s tenure, student . . . — — Map (db m187599) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling west.
Cassina, commonly called black drink, was a dark brew loaded with caffeine. It was popular with Spaniards and Apalachee alike.
Black drink could only be served in the council house unless the chief granted special permission to serve it . . . — — Map (db m239269) HM
Near Pedrick Road 0.1 miles east of Stoney Creek Way.
Native civilizations have inhabited this area for over 12,000 years.
Between 100 and 800 CE. this region was a hub for the Swift Creek
culture. Ceremonies, gatherings, and rituals - evidenced by ornate Swift
Creek pottery and diverse faunal . . . — — Map (db m297501) HM
On Moses Lane at Toyleise Lane, on the left when traveling south on Moses Lane.
Front
North Florida’s urban clubs and rural roadhouses, including clubs that have operated at this historic Bradfordville location, have played an important role in the history of the Gulf Coast “chitlin circuit” for touring . . . — — Map (db m79458) HM
Near Lake Ella Drive east of Legion Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1947, an American "Friendship Train" traveled around the United States collecting large amounts of food and supplies from donors for transport to the people of France and Italy. These countries were hit the hardest during WWII and in desperate . . . — — Map (db m211149) HM WM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Bradford County
Honors and pays tribute to those who served in World War II.
Dedicated to those brave servicemen and women who served
our country with dignity and pride.
We will never forget your sacrifice for the cause of . . . — — Map (db m210370) WM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Broward County
To the greatest generation of Americans,
who have borne the battle, sacrificed their lives and
preserved the freedoms we enjoy today.
We will remember them forever.
We salute Broward County’s only Medal of . . . — — Map (db m210373) WM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Calhoun County
Even though Calhoun County ranks number 58 in state
population, this county has contributed greatly to
the State of Florida and to our great nation.
Calhoun County has produced many statesmen including
a . . . — — Map (db m210692) HM WM
On Golf Terrace Drive at William Ellis Street, on the right when traveling north on Golf Terrace Drive.
After purchasing this land in 1912, George B. Perkins organized a golf club here. Perkins hired professional golf expert H. H. Barker to lay out the club’s scenic 9-hole course, which was completed in 1914. The Tallahassee Country Club, organized at . . . — — Map (db m151381) HM
On South Monroe Street (U.S. 27) at Apalachee Parkway (U.S. 27), on the right when traveling south on South Monroe Street. Reported missing.
The Capitol site was selected before Tallahassee was founded. Three log buildings housed the government in 1824. A wing of the permanent Capitol, financed by sale of city lots, was built in 1826 but was later torn down. Another building was . . . — — Map (db m129813) HM
On Monroe Street at Apalachee Freeway on Monroe Street.
This monument is erected by his fellow citizens of Leon County, Florida, as a testimonial of their high esteem for his character and public services. The memory of the hero is the treasure of his country. He was born July 10, 1823 and was killed . . . — — Map (db m73046) HM
Near South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard just south of Gamble Street.
Built in 1908 with funds donated by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this was the first Carnegie Library built on a Black Land-Grant college campus. Nathan Young, President of the State Normal College for Colored Students, with . . . — — Map (db m207495) HM
Near South Gadsden Street at East Bloxham Street, on the left when traveling south.
This waterfall celebrates the location of the Florida State Capital in October 1823 by Dr. William H. Simmons of St. Augustine and John Lee Williams of Pensacola. These men were commissioned by Governor William P. Duval to find a compromise location . . . — — Map (db m230632) HM
On West Tennessee Street at Mission Road on West Tennessee Street.
The cemetery at San Luis is located beneath the floor of the church. Since all the residents of San Luis were Christians, a great number of them were buried in the church cemetery. As in other aspects of life, rank had its privileges. Important or . . . — — Map (db m239557) HM
Once home to the historic Smokey Hollow neighborhood, this area
included a field where residents would play baseball. In honor of
Tallahassee's 100th anniversary, the city council approved and funded
construction of a baseball field. Opened in . . . — — Map (db m270491) HM
On Pisgah Church Road 0.1 miles east of Shady Lane, on the right when traveling west.
To the west, on the large curve of the road, was once the community of
Centerville. In the 1820s, German immigrants Conrad Houck and Jacob
Horger, living in Orangeburg, South Carolina, purchased land northeast of
the newly established Florida . . . — — Map (db m297507) HM
On Chaires Cross Road (State Road 154) 0.2 miles west of Parkhill Road, on the right when traveling east.
The community of Chaires was established in the 1820s during Floridas Territorial Period (1821-1845). The community is named after Green Hill Chaires, who, along with his two brothers, Benjamin and Thomas Peter, came from Georgia and established . . . — — Map (db m166852) HM
On South Adams Street at West Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north on South Adams Street.
In 1915, construction began on the Dixie Highway system that linked Florida with the Midwest via highways running from Michigan through Tallahassee along Old St. Augustine Road toward Miami. In the 1920s, the number of auto tourists visiting Florida . . . — — Map (db m100888) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Charlotte County
Established in September, 1943, Punta Gorda Airfield served as
an auxiliary training field for the Third Air Force Facility at
Saratoga Army Air Base. Fighter pilots trained in P-40’s, P-47’s, and P-51’s.
The . . . — — Map (db m210382) HM WM
On South Meridian Street at East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south on South Meridian Street.
In 1827 when Florida became a U.S. territory, the ports of Pensacola in the west and St. Augustine in the east were its largest towns. The hardships of travel between them led to the decision to select a halfway point for the capital. . . . — — Map (db m211630) HM
The introduction of Catholicism to the Apalachee at San Luis brought fundamental changes. From marriage to funeral practices, holidays to education, the church influenced nearly every aspect of daily life.
Throughout the day, the church bells . . . — — Map (db m239520) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Citrus County
With deep gratitude and reverence,
Citrus County salutes it’s sons and daughters of the Greatest
Generation whose indomitable spirit, heroic sacrifices and
selfless devotion contributed immeasurably to the . . . — — Map (db m210693) WM
On East Lafayette Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
As the national Civil Rights Movement blossomed, Tallahassee participated. In 1956, city police arrested FAMU students Wilhelmina Jakes and Carrie Patterson after they refused to move to the back of a city bus. Their arrests sparked African American . . . — — Map (db m212086) HM
Near South Gadsden Street south of East Gaines Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Civil Rights Foot
Soldiers of Tallahassee
The following civil rights activists were "foot soldiers" ordinary people who put their lives and livelihoods on the line for justice. Tallahassee honors these leaders and . . . — — Map (db m238409) HM
On South Meridian Street north of East Madison Street, on the right when traveling north.
In January 1861, Florida seceded from the Union, eventually joining 10 other southern states to form the Confederacy. The nation's bloodiest conflict began in April 1861 and ended in April 1865. When the Civil War began, cotton plantations . . . — — Map (db m211718) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right.
Clay County
From 1940 -1945, more than one million soldiers processed through the Camp Blanding Infantry Training Center and the Infantry Replacement Training Center in Clay County.
At its peak, the camp exceeded Florida’s 4th . . . — — Map (db m210385) WM
On Young Street 0.1 miles west of South Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
This brick house was the home of legendary Florida A&M University (FAMU) football coach Alonzo “Jake” Gaither and his wife, Sadie, a FAMU English professor. The couple regularly hosted sports and public figures from the 1950s-1960s, . . . — — Map (db m128319) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Collier County
Home of the Army Air Corps Airdrome
City of Naples 1942 - 1947
Training gunners, bomber crews and fighter pilots for combat.
In honor of the 391 men and women from Collier County who proudly and bravely . . . — — Map (db m210711) WM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Columbia County
Lake City proudly boasts participation in WW II through the Naval Air Station which is located on the site of the Lake City Air Field.
NAS Lake City was commissioned in 1942. Navy and Marine pilots trained to . . . — — Map (db m210392) HM WM
On South Monroe Street (Florida Route FL-20) 0.1 miles south of E. Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
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 m211134) WM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling west.
Daily life for Spaniards at San Luis was not unlike that in other Hispanic communities. Shoemakers and tailors plied their trades. Off-duty soldiers drank wine, played at cards or dice, and stringed guitars or similar stringed instruments known as . . . — — Map (db m239318) HM
On West Virginia Street at North Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West Virginia Street.
Many will walk these streets and learn about the history of a community that was steeped in commerce. Frenchtown was an area where business establishments, operated by men and women and blacks and whites, snuggled up close to the homes of the . . . — — Map (db m221794) HM
You are standing on the edge of the main plaza of the village of San Luis. The path you are following traces the edge of the plaza that was the central hub of commerce and activities for the mission. Traditionally, both Spaniards and Apalachee built . . . — — Map (db m239528) HM
Near East Pensacola Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Smokey Hollow was our home, the place from which we went forth with lessons and discipline...ready for life. It prepared our feet and minds to leave...but not our hearts!" - Elmer Ash, former resident
“Our parents insisted that we had to . . . — — Map (db m230813) HM
Near Natural Bridge Road 6 miles east of Woodville Highway (State Highway 363), on the left when traveling east.
“Colonel Scott proceeded to place the troops in line… In the early dawn the enemy advanced in force across the pass, firing rapidly, but after a short contest were driven back by a mingled fire of musketry and canister.” ”During . . . — — Map (db m157202) HM
On Natural Bridge Road 6 miles east of Woodville Highway (State Highway 363), on the left when traveling east.
(south)In Loving Memory 1861-1865 Defenders of Natural Bridge Lest We Forget (east) This monument erected under authority of an act of the legislature of Florida of 1921 as a just tribute of the people of Florida to commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m157200) HM WM
Near West Pensacola Street (State Road 366) near Appleyard Drive, on the right when traveling west.
In October 1940, hundreds of laborers began clearing swampland for temporary quarters for Dale Mabry Army Air Base, named in honor of a young Tallahassee dirigible pilot who died in 1922 after serving in World War I. In 1941, America entered World . . . — — Map (db m79561) HM
On West Call Street just east of Murphree Street, on the left when traveling east.
Dale W. Lick served as president of Florida State University from 1991 to 1994. He led the implementation of the first Capital Campaign at FSU; construction of the University Center, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and FSU London Study . . . — — Map (db m173933) HM
The Apalachee ball game was an integral part of native life. The game was dedicated to the native gods of rain and thunder and was played to ensure rain for crops.
The game involved 50 or more players and was quite violent, sometimes . . . — — Map (db m239526) HM
On Desoto Park Drive 0.1 miles south of East Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1539, a Spanish expeditionary force led by Hernando de Soto landed in the Tampa Bay area. Nearly 600 heavily armed adventurers traveled more than 4000 miles from Florida to Mexico intending to explore and control the Southeast of North America. . . . — — Map (db m79522) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Desoto County
Desoto County honors those residents who gave their lives
in the service of our country during World War II.
F. Addison • G.F. Barr • H.R. Caswell • J.C. Chancy • J.C. Chancy • E.M. Connelly • J. Denham • O.D. . . . — — Map (db m210708) WM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue when traveling south.
Dixie County
Like patriotic Americans everywhere Dixie County responded to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor by enlisting our finest in our country’s service. Approximately 865 men and women from our small, north Florida county served . . . — — Map (db m210413) HM WM
Near Learning Way 0.2 miles east of Varsity Drive.
Dr. J. Stanley Marshall came to Florida State University in 1958 from the State University of New York at Cortland, where he held a professorship in physics. His first assignment was to establish a department of science education and to design . . . — — Map (db m173868) HM
Near West Call Street east of Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Dr. John Gorrie designed a refrigeration machine to treat malaria and yellow fever patients in Apalachicola. He received the first U.S. patent for mechanical refrigeration in 1851. Artist: Steven Weitzman Year: Completed 2006 Medium: Terrazzo . . . — — Map (db m173776) HM
On Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard south of West Georgia Street, on the right when traveling south.
“If you can’t fly then run, then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” —Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In 1952, Reverend Charles Kenzie "C.K." Steele moved with his family . . . — — Map (db m230426) HM
On South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at FAMU Way, on the right when traveling south on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed." -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 - 1968) was an African American Baptist minister, activist, . . . — — Map (db m230574) HM
On East Seventh Avenue at Martin Luther King,Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on East Seventh Avenue.
"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Where We Are
The Levy Park neighborhood was built . . . — — Map (db m245734) HM
On West Georgia Street at North Macomb Street (Old Bainbridge Road), on the left when traveling east on West Georgia Street.
Another business strip occupied the 600 block of Macomb Street. Businesses on this part of the street included Bill the Tailor, where men went to get the perfect fit; Sullivan Groceries, where Red Delicious apples were pilfered by school children; . . . — — Map (db m229313) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Duval County
In 1939, the citizens of Duval County purchased and donated the land used to establish Naval Air Station Jacksonville in 1940.
Naval Station Mayport and Cecil Field Naval Air Station were
similarly commissioned . . . — — Map (db m210751) HM WM
On Mahan Drive (U.S. 90) 0.1 miles east of Arendell Way, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
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During the American War of Independence, the Marquis de Lafayette came from France to the United States to offer not only his personal services as a major general in the Continental Army but also some $200,000 of his private fortune . . . — — Map (db m146794) HM
On N. Macomb Street at W. Brevard Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Macomb Street.
As Macomb Street continues its journey north of Carolina Street, it crosses Georgia Street. This area included additional businesses, such as the physicians' offices of Dr. Charles
Stevens and Dr. Millard Williams. Bill Chavis Filling Station was . . . — — Map (db m229168) HM
Near West Call Street east of Stadium Drive, on the right when traveling east.
In 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to graduate from medical school in the U.S. She faced adversity throughout her career, leading the way to diversity in medical practice today. Artist: Steven Weitzman Year: Completed 2006 Medium: . . . — — Map (db m173775) HM
In 1946, the State Improvement Commission hired landscape architect A.D.
Taylor (1883-1951) to develop a plan for the Capitol Center in Tallahassee.
As state government and the city expanded after World War II, Taylor's
plan continued to guide . . . — — Map (db m290847) HM
Near East Pensacola Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Smokey Hollow prepared me for life. I learned to overcome the bad times that took place with the good times.” - Mary Hartsfield, former resident
From it’s founding in the 1890s through the 1960s, Smokey Hollow was an African . . . — — Map (db m230846) HM
On Old Bainbridge Road at West Brevard Street, on the right when traveling north on Old Bainbridge Road.
As Macomb Street crossed Brevard Street, there was an abrupt incline. The hill was once taller than today and necessitated steps on the west side that allowed pedestrians to more easily scale the gradient. On the opposite hill was an elegant house . . . — — Map (db m229124) HM
On West Georgia Street just west of North Copeland Street, on the left when traveling west.
As varied as the commercial enterprises were, the community and its activities were just as unique and exciting. Churches played a principal role in the community life of Frenchtown. St. James CME, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal, and Bethel . . . — — Map (db m229203) HM
On South Meridian Street 0.1 miles north of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south.
In the early 20th century, Leon County became more urban as tenant farmers moved to town and increased Tallahassee's
population. City life offered steady employment and modern conveniences, including telephones, electric lights and rail service. . . . — — Map (db m211853) HM
Near West Tennessee Street at Ocala Road, on the right when traveling south.
Most of the Apalachee who were not killed outright or enslaved moved north into British territory. Others migrated west to Pensacola and Mobile. A small number moved eastward eventually settling around St. Augustine. Once dispersed in 1704, the . . . — — Map (db m239362) HM WM
On Beverly Court at North Franklin Boulevard, on the left when traveling east on Beverly Court.
(Side 1)
This brick home built in 1928 belonged to the renowned Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and professor, Erno Dohnányi. Born in 1877, Dohnányi grew up in Pozsony, now Bratislava. At age 11, he gave his first public . . . — — Map (db m151377) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Escambia County
Escambia County, known as the cradle of naval aviation, is forever grateful for the extreme sacrifices made by the thousands of men and women of Escambia County who contributed to the Allied victory in WW II and to the . . . — — Map (db m210417) WM
On South Monroe Street (State Road 20) at East College Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Monroe Street.
In recognition of its historic significance is listed in
The National Register of Historic Places
The Building, when constructed in 1927, was at the forefront of the business community with such prominent tenants as LeRoy Collins (Governor of . . . — — Map (db m131850) HM
On North Copeland Street at West Carolina Street, on the left when traveling north on North Copeland Street.
Copeland Street had its share of homes and businesses in the Frenchtown enclave. The most frequented business was Mitchell's Funeral Home, which later became Strong and Jones Funeral Home. The most infamous spot was Malones Bar and Grill, where . . . — — Map (db m229440) HM
Near East Pensacola Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling east.
"We grew up together. We had nothing else and nobody else. We had each other, and I think it made us all one." -Lester Oliver, former resident
The "Spirit Houses" in front of you are in the shape of a "shotgun" house, one of . . . — — Map (db m230807) HM
On North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard at West Tennessee Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling south on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard.
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Father James Page was born in 1808, in Richmond, Virginia. Born enslaved to John Parkhill, (1786-1855) James Page migrated to Middle Florida along with the Parkhill family in 1827, three years after Tallahassee was founded as territorial . . . — — Map (db m263105) HM
On West College Avenue just west of South Adams Street, on the right when traveling west.
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November 10, 1849, Reverend J.T. Zealy led his congregation of nine to form a Baptist Church in Tallahassee. The following year, it joined the Florida Baptist Association. By 1854, the church had grown to 265 members. Judge T. W. Brevard . . . — — Map (db m263157) HM
On South Meridian Street south of East Madison Street, on the left when traveling south.
Native people inhabited the Tallahassee region for over 12,000 years before European contact. The earliest residents left evidence of seasonal camps, while later natives constructed large earthen mounds that served as civic and ceremonial centers . . . — — Map (db m211605) HM
On South Bronough Street 0.1 miles south of West Pensacola Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Flagler County
WW II Military Bases
Bunnell NAS • USCG Station • US Army Signal Unit
Flagler County veterans who died on active duty during WW II
Howard Bankston, USMC, September 20, 1944 • James B. Boone, COP, USN, . . . — — Map (db m210752) WM
On South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard at Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
Founded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is the only historically state supported educational facility for African Americans in Florida. It has always been . . . — — Map (db m79570) HM
On South Adams Street (State Road 363) at Palmer Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South Adams Street.
Founded in 1887 as the State Normal College for Colored Students, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) is the only historically state supported educational facility for African Americans in Florida. It has always been . . . — — Map (db m79571) HM
On West Palmer Avenue at South Adams Street (State Road 363), on the left when traveling west on West Palmer Avenue.
The first healthcare facility in Florida for African-Americans was the Florida A&M College (FAMC) Hospital, known as the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Hospital after 1953. The school's original two-story, 19-bed wooden sanitarium was built in 1911 . . . — — Map (db m79623) HM
Near Lee Hall Drive 0.1 miles west of Hudson Street, on the left when traveling west.
The first healthcare facility in Florida for African-Americans was the Florida A&M College (FAMC) Hospital, known as the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Hospital after 1953. The school's original two-story, 19-bed wooden sanitarium was built in 1911 . . . — — Map (db m79624) HM
Near Interstate 10 (at milepost 194), 2 miles east of SR 263.
The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because
of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform.
Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and
won victories for liberty, . . . — — Map (db m154150) WM
Near Interstate 10, on the right when traveling east.
The light of freedom still burns brightly in our world today because
of the service and sacrifice of America’s men and women in uniform.
Our Nation’s servicemen and women have fought the forces of tyranny and
won victories for . . . — — Map (db m154522) WM
On S. Monroe Street at Pensacola Street, on the right when traveling south on S. Monroe Street.
The House of Representatives commends the Florida Bicentennial Commission for making possible the placement of the Liberty Bell here where the public may see the bell and reflect upon the liberty the bell symbolizes. On November 19, 1974, House . . . — — Map (db m73010) HM
On Monroe Street at Pensacola Street on Monroe Street.
The State of Florida today joins the Sri Chinmoy International Peace Blossoms, a family of over 800 landmarks in 50 nations dedicated to the universally cherished goal of peace. May we, the people of Florida, forever embrace this lofty goal in our . . . — — Map (db m73044) HM
Near South Copeland Street near West College Avenue.
The Florida State University campus is the oldest continuously used site of higher education in the state of Florida. In 1851, the Florida Legislature authorized the establishment of two state seminaries, one east and one west of the Suwannee River. . . . — — Map (db m79549) HM
On South Duval Street just south of West Pensacola Stereet ( Route 366), on the left when traveling north.
THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT BUILDING
From 1845-1912, justices on the Florida Supreme Court met in two locations in the Old Capitol Building. In 1912, the court moved into the Whitfield Building, named for long-serving Supreme Court Justice James . . . — — Map (db m207464) HM
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