Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lake City, Florida
Lake City is the county seat for Columbia County
Lake City is in Columbia County
Columbia County(28) ► ADJACENT TO COLUMBIA COUNTY Alachua County(214) ► Baker County(41) ► Gilchrist County(6) ► Hamilton County(20) ► Suwannee County(13) ► Union County(5) ► Clinch County, Georgia(9) ► Echols County, Georgia(3) ►
Touch name on this list to highlight map location. Touch blue arrow, or on map, to go there.
On North Marion Avenue at NE Justice Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marion Avenue.
In Honor of all who served
during the Global War
on Terrorism. As part of the
Operations and Campaigns in
Iraq and Afghanistan
2001-2021
With Special Honor to
LCPL Ronald Douglas Freeman
U.S. Marine Corps.
Who paid the . . . — — Map (db m239705) WM
On Northwest Falling Creek Road (County Road 131) 0.9 miles north of US Highway 41 (State Road 100), on the right when traveling north.
It’s September 10, 1539…
Conquistador Hernando de Soto has come to Uriutina, a deserted Indian village near here.
We have feasted upon the bounty of food left behind by the fleeing villagers. Messengers sent by Chief Uzachile have . . . — — Map (db m126584) HM
On Marion Street (SR 47) (U.S. 441) at NW Orange Street, on the right when traveling north on Marion Street (SR 47).
Originally called Alpata Telophka, or Alligator Town, this site was a Seminole village, ruled by the powerful chief Alligator, an instigator of the Dade Massacre, which began the great Seminole War of 1835. Following the cessation of hostilities, a . . . — — Map (db m57686) HM
On Marion Avenue (SR 47) (U.S. 441) near NW Orange Street, on the left when traveling south.
The Apalachee Indian Trail of early times
passed in this vicinity through Alligator -
now Lake City - to near the upper mineral
springs - White Springs - on to Tallahassee
via Alapaha.
This marker commemorates, also, the historically . . . — — Map (db m57642) HM
On U.S. 41/441 near SE Racetrack Way (County Road 133B), on the right when traveling north.
Old Bethel Church was first organized by Alligator area settlers as early as the 1820s. The original church was a small log structure located some two miles northeast of this site. In 1855, this building was erected to accommodate a growing number . . . — — Map (db m54580) HM
On Northwest Falling Creek Road (County Road 131) 0.9 miles north of US Highway 41 (State Road 100), on the right when traveling north.
Falling Creek Falls Park is a cooperative venture between the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) and the Columbia County Board of County Commissioners. The SRWMD acquired the land through the Preservation 2000 land acquisition program . . . — — Map (db m126089) HM
Near Northwest Falling Creek Road (County Road 131) 1.2 miles north of US Highway 41 (State Road 100), on the left when traveling north.
Earliest known records indicate a Baptist congregation worshipped at this site until 1866, when the church became Methodist. The church continues regular worship services (as it has since its founding) and is open to visitors. The original log . . . — — Map (db m126091) HM
On Northeast Coach Anders Lane at Northeast Aggie Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Northeast Coach Anders Lane.
Side 1
African American education in Columbia County dates to Reconstruction when the first school was established in 1866 for freed people of color in the county. In 1906, the Lake City School for Colored Students was created under the . . . — — Map (db m202818) HM
Near Interstate 10, 1.7 miles west of Interstate 75 (Federal Route I-75), on the right when traveling west.
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 m152579) WM
On Northeast Lake Desoto Circle at Northeast Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on Northeast Lake Desoto Circle.
During the Reconstruction Era local townspeople threw several rifles, trap door Springfield Model 1868 Caliber .50-.70, belonging to U.S. Forces into Lake DeSoto to protest the presence of Federal Troops in the area.
Sixteen rifles were . . . — — Map (db m149337) HM
On North Marion Avenue at Justice Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marion Avenue.
Dedicated July 3, 1991
by the
Northeast Florida
Leadership Council Inc.
In Honor of the
Columbia County
Desert Storm
Military Personnel — — Map (db m239707) WM
On North Marion Avenue at NE Justice Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marion Avenue.
All Gave Some Some Gave All
Raymond E. Johnson • Gilbert Smith, Jr. • Julius F. Jones • Melvin L. Mize • Ronald W. Pharis • William Pate • William T. Allen • Luther M. Sexton, Jr. • Bruce A. McCormick • John Clark - M.I.A. • Jimmy R. . . . — — Map (db m239765) WM
On North Marion Avenue at NE Justice Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marion Avenue.
This memorial is dedicated to all
of those who served in World War I
with special honor to our valiant dead listed
below who laid down their lives in the Great War
J. Adams • R. Allen • M. Anderson • W.A. Baker • H. Barr • A.L. . . . — — Map (db m239785) WM
On North Marion Avenue at NE Justice Street, on the right when traveling north on North Marion Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of those
who made the Ultimate Sacrifice
in World War II
Burkett, Robt. Jr. • Bythwood, Willis B. • Boler, Clarence E. • Bray, John • Courson, W.E. • Clements, Joe L. • Devant, Shelly H. • Dennis, Earl M. • . . . — — Map (db m239772) WM
