Near General Hutchinson Parkway, 0.3 miles east of North Ronald Reagan Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
“The Senator’s” Legacy Lives on in this Clone of the Original Tree
“The Senator” was the Florida state champion Bald Cypress tree and had survived through an estimated 3,500 years of Florida’s extreme weather, . . . — — Map (db m156650) HM
Near General Hutchinson Parkway, 0.3 miles east of North Ronald Reagan Boulevard (County Route 427), on the right when traveling east.
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The Senator is one of the oldest and largest cypress trees in America. The Seminole Indians, and other Native American Indians who lived throughout Central Florida used this tree as a land mark. A hurricane in 1925 destroyed the . . . — — Map (db m156627) HM
Near I-4 (at milepost 95) near SR 434 (State Road 1.0).
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 m133781) WM
Near I-4 (at milepost 96), 2.5 miles east of SR 434.
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 m133787) WM
On West Church Avenue at North Milwee Street, on the right when traveling west on West Church Avenue.
Heroes Monument
The Heroes Monument consists of three nine-foot pillars of black granite centered in a pentagon shaped reflection pool.
The first pillar has seven bronze emblems: one for each branch of
the military, one for law . . . — — Map (db m156832) WM
On Wilma Street south of West Church Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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Mr. E.W. Henck, a young man from Boston, arrived in this wilderness section of then Orange County in November 1872. He selected a site to homestead in what is now Historic Longwood. Intent on establishing a town, he named it . . . — — Map (db m92975) HM
Near General Hutchinson Parkway, 0.3 miles east of North Ronald Reagan Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Estimated Age & Dimensions
Age: 2,000 years
Diameter: 10 ft.
Circumference: 389 in.
Height: 89 ft.
Located 40 feet from The Senator, Lady Liberty is often referred to as the Companion tree or the Sister tree. Named by students from the . . . — — Map (db m156643) HM
On North Ronald Reagan Boulevard (County Road 427) at West Warren Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Ronald Reagan Boulevard.
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Tourism in Central Florida began during the 1880's when the South Florida Railroad connected Sanford with Orlando. By 1886, direct rail service from the North brought wealthy winter tourists to luxury hotels and private winter . . . — — Map (db m92976) HM
Near Interstate 4 at milepost 96,, 2.5 miles east of State Road 434, on the right when traveling east.
The importance of Seminole County in the history of the area lies in its location at the navigable headwaters of the St. Johns River and the elevated forest land south of the three large lakes within its boundaries: Monroe, Harney, and Jesup. . . . — — Map (db m52360) HM
Near Interstate 4 at milepost 95 east of State Road 434, on the right when traveling west.
The importance of Seminole County in the history of the area lies in its location at the navigable headwaters of the St. Johns River and the elevated forest land south of the three large lakes within its boundaries: Monroe, Harney, and Jesup. . . . — — Map (db m54051) HM
A Living Legacy in Reiter Park
The Senator II provides habitat for wildlife in Reiter Park and is a living legacy: it is a clone of a famous tree that took root thousands of years ago in a nearby forest.
The original tree, known as the . . . — — Map (db m156702) HM
On Markham Woods Road, 0.2 miles north of Commerce Park Drive, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The three mineral springs located just west of here along the Little Wekiva River are its main source of water. Indians and white settlers found the cool 72 degree spring water a healing and refreshing destination, enjoying the Springs in their . . . — — Map (db m214435) HM
