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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Milton, Florida

 
Clickable Map of Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County, FL (69) Escambia County, FL (176) Okaloosa County, FL (151) Escambia County, AL (31)  SantaRosaCounty(69) Santa Rosa County (69)  EscambiaCounty(176) Escambia County (176)  OkaloosaCounty(151) Okaloosa County (151)  EscambiaCountyAlabama(31) Escambia County (31)
Milton is the county seat for Santa Rosa County
Milton is in Santa Rosa County
      Santa Rosa County (69)  
ADJACENT TO SANTA ROSA COUNTY
      Escambia County (176)  
      Okaloosa County (151)  
      Escambia County, Alabama (31)  
 
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1 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — “Gone But Not Forgotten”Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 1 mile west of Caroline Street.
In Honor Of Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice On March 10, 2015. Navarre, FL Marine Corps Capt. Stanford Henry Shaw III MSGT. Thomas Saunders SSGT. Liam Flynn SSGT. Trevor Blaycock SSGT. Marcus Bawol SSGT. Kerry . . . Map (db m152589) WM
2 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — A-4 Skyhawk
Near Interstate 10 at milepost 29,, 1 mile west of Florida Route 87, on the right when traveling west.
The A-4 Skyhawk series was the backbone of Navy and Marine Corps light jet attack forces from the late 1950s into the 1980s. Development of the Skyhawk series continued during these years and included many improvements, updates and . . . Map (db m151713) HM
3 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — A-4C Skyhawk
Near Interstate 10 at milepost 29,, 1 mile west of Florida Route 87, on the right when traveling west.
Specifications/Performance Wingspan ……………… 27 ft. 6 ins Length …………………… 40 ft. 3 ¾ ins. Height …………………… 15 ft. Maximum Speed …… 670 mph Range …………………… 2,000 miles Gross Weight ………… 24,500 lbs. Known as . . . Map (db m151717) WM
4 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — America – A Defender Of LibertySanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
1948 - 1991 The Cold War April, 1961 Bay of Pigs Invasion October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis November 20, 1970 Son Tay Raid 1979 - 1981 Iranian Hostage Crisis . . . Map (db m152684) WM
5 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Arcadia CommunityArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Laurua Court when traveling north.
Arcadia Mill industrial complex included a multi-ethnic village located in the uplands and industrial facilities situated in the lowlands. This ethnically diverse industrial community included an enslaved African-American labor force, . . . Map (db m152729) HM
6 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Arcadia DamArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Laurua Court when traveling north.
To ensure a constant source of water power and an area to store lumber awaiting processing, the firm of Forsyth and Simpson constructed a 1,200 ft. long earth and ironstone dam. Today four segments of the dam remain, one segment lies south of . . . Map (db m152734) HM
7 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Arcadia Dam and Water WorksArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Laurua Court when traveling north.
Flumes (ditches) and dams were constructed to divert and form holding ponds for raw materials like logs. Arcadia’s earth and stone dam was approximately 15 foot high, between 30 and 120 feet wide and about 1200 feet long. Able to withstand . . . Map (db m152768) HM
8 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — F-761 — Arcadia Mill
On Mill Pond Lane north of Juan De Larua Court, on the right when traveling north.
The Arcadia Mill site was the first and largest water-powered industrial complex in antebellum Florida. Arcadia Mill originated in 1817 as part of a Spanish land grant of approximately 680 acres. The site’s ironstone outcropping, a desirable mill . . . Map (db m152411) HM
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9 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Arcadia Railroad & Twitchell SawmillArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Laurua Court when traveling north.
The Arcadia Railroad The three-mile Arcadia Railroad, one of the oldest in territorial Florida, was completed in 1840. Built in just five months, it connected Arcadia with the mouth of Pond Creek at the Blackwater River. Mules pulled cars . . . Map (db m152920) HM
10 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Arcadia’s Cotton Textile MillArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan de Laurua Court when traveling north.
“…the first and largest cotton factory in antebellum northwest Florida.” The Arcadia Manufacturing Company The Arcadia textile mill was the first and largest cotton factory in antebellum northwest Florida. In 1845, a . . . Map (db m152911) HM
11 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Blackwater Heritage Trail History
Near Alabama Street (State Road 87A) south of Chaffin Street, on the left when traveling north.
The trail follows the path of the former Florida and Alabama Railroad. Built in the early 1900’s, it extended from the lumber mill in Bagdad to Whitley, Alabama. The F&ARR supported the timber and lumber business in Bagdad from 1930 to 1939, when . . . Map (db m123607) HM
12 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — F-755 — Blackwater Landing / Blackwater River Shipwrecks
On Willing Street, 0.1 miles south of U.S. 90, on the left when traveling south.
Blackwater Landing Blackwater River was first named Rio Del Almirante by Spanish explorers in the late 17th century. During Pensacola’s British Period (1763-1781) it was called Middle River because of its location between the . . . Map (db m99703) HM
13 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Combat Wounded VeteransSanta Rosa County
Near Willing Street south of Road 90.
Dedicated To All The Men And Women Who Are Recipients Of The Nation's Oldest Military Decoration "The Purple Heart" Combat Wounded Veterans Military Order of the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932 . . . Map (db m99910) WM
14 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Desert Storm/Enduring Freedom/Iraqi FreedomSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
Desert Storm 1991 January 16, 1991 U.S. Attacks Iraqi Forces January 29, 1991 Iraq Attacks Saudi Arabia February 26, 1991 Allied Troops Liberate Kuwait City February 28, 1991 Allied . . . Map (db m152907) WM
15 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Elliott’s FlumeArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles Juan De Laurua Court.
During the 1880’s, Charles Elliott was contracted to repair and extend an existing log flume that passed through Arcadia. Subsequently, Elliot’s flume connected the pine forest of northern Santa Rosa County to the steam powered mill complex along . . . Map (db m152787) HM
16 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Existing Foundations: Sawmill and Textile MillArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan de Laurua Court when traveling north.
No Historic maps, drawings, blueprints or photographs are known to exist that would provide clues about Arcadia’s site layout or methods of operation. Archaeological excavations have exposed structural remains that provided key information used . . . Map (db m153281) HM
17 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Fallen, Not ForgottenSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
Dedicated To Those Who Have Served And Are Now Serving Our Country With Honor City of Milton Map (db m152568) WM
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18 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s
Near Interstate 10 just west of State Route 87, 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, human . . . Map (db m151706) WM
19 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s
Near Interstate 10 at milepost 29,, 2 miles east of Ward Basin Road (County Route 89), 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 liberty, human . . . Map (db m151709) WM
20 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Freedom Of The PressSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
On Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
. . . Map (db m152573) WM
21 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — F-1131 — Historic Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church
On Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive just north of Alice Street, on the right when traveling south.
The original members of Mt. Pilgrim African Baptist Church came from Milton's First Baptist Church. Established in 1845, First Baptist's membership was comprised of 83 whites and 33 blacks by 1849. Some of the black congregants were likely enslaved . . . Map (db m198311) HM
22 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Imogene Theatre
Near Caroline Street (U.S. 90) 0.1 miles south of Willing Street, on the left when traveling north.
Milton Opera House Imogene Theater Built 1912 Restored by the Santa Rosa Historical Society 1987 Map (db m221485) HM
23 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — J.B. Turner SchoolCirca 1908-1952
On West Walker Street at Mary Street, on the right when traveling west on West Walker Street.
On September 8, 1908, J.B. Turner School (JBTS), the first public school in Santa Rosa County established for colored students (named J.B. Turner Colored High School in the recorded deeds), was erected at this location on land purchased by the . . . Map (db m244290) HM
24 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Korea1950 - 1953 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
July 10, 1950 Battle of Chochiwon July 19, 1950 Battle of Taejon August 4, 1950 Battle of the Pussan Perimeter September 16, 1950 The Pohang Breakout November 27, 1950 . . . Map (db m153182) WM
25 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — F-782 — Marquis Bayou Bridge
On U.S. 90, 0.1 miles west of Bayou Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The Marquis Bayou Bridge, named for George Marquis, the owner of a local saw mill that operated in the mid-1800s, opened in 1937. A Santa Rosa County delegation that included future Florida Governor Millard Caldwell helped to make the bridge a . . . Map (db m98374) HM
26 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Merchant MarineSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street west of Caroline Street.
In Honor Of The Merchant Marines Of World War II Sam’s Club Map (db m152569) WM
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27 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Mexican - American War1846 - 1848 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plazza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
May 8, 1846 Battle of Palo Alto August 22, 1846 Battle of New Mexico February 22, 1847 Battle of Buena Vista March 9, 1847 Battle of Vera Cruz April 18, 1847 Battle . . . Map (db m152436) WM
28 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Milton Veterans Memorial
On Caroline Street (U.S. 90) at Willing Street, on the left when traveling west on Caroline Street.
Dedicated to those who lost their lives in the service of their countryMap (db m151840) WM
29 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — National Guard Of The United StatesSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
On Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
War of Independence War of 1812 Mexican – American War Civil War Spanish – American War Mexican Border Campaign World War I World War II Korea Vietnam Desert Storm Iraqi Freedom “National . . . Map (db m152593) WM
30 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Plunge PoolArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Laurua Court when traveling north.
The plunge pool was adjacent to the second sawmill and textile mill. Constructed of massive ironstone blocks, the plunge pool was designed to protect the mills from flood and erosion. After power the wheel, the water was collected in the plunge . . . Map (db m152827) HM
31 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
This memorial is dedicated to the veterans of the United States of America – America’s heroes of centuries past and freedom’s defenders of days to come. History will long remember the sacrifices of America’s heroic veterans, and . . . Map (db m152423) WM
32 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
On Oak Street at Escambia Street, on the left when traveling east on Oak Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m151866) HM
33 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — St. Mary’s Rectory
On Oak Street at Escambia Street, on the right when traveling east on Oak Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m151867) HM
34 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The Civil War1861 -1865 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
April 12, 1865 Fort Sumter Attacked July 21, 1861 1st Battle Of Bull Run April 6, 1862 Battle Of Shiloh August 29, 1862 2nd Battle Of Bull Run September 17, 1862 . . . Map (db m152441) WM
35 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The Liberty TreeSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
In Colonial times patriots often gathered by designated trees to sow the seeds of revolution and freedom. Such trees came to symbolize American liberty. On February 22, 2019 this tree was dedicated as a living tribute to our founding fathers . . . Map (db m152572) WM
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36 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The MillraceArcadia Mill Archaeological Site
Near Mill Pond Lane, 0.1 miles north of Juan De Larua Court.
An extensive millrace provided power by transporting water from Pond Creek to the mill complex. The millrace channeled water from the Arcadia mill pond to the water wheel at the second sawmill and textile mill. The water then turned the wheel, . . . Map (db m152824) HM
37 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The Spanish – American War1898 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
February 15, 1898 Sinking Of The USS Maine April 19, 1898 U.S. Adopts Joint Resolution For War April 25, 1898 U.S. Declares War On Spain May 1, 1898 Battle Of Manila Bay . . . Map (db m152467) WM
38 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The War Of 18121812 - 1815 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plazza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
June 12, 1812 America Declares War April 27, 1813 York Captured August 30, 1813 Creeks Attack Fort Mims September 10, 1813 Battle Of Lake Erie October 5, 1813 . . . Map (db m152435) WM
39 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — The War of Independence1773 - 1783 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plazza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
April 18, 1775 Paul Revere’s Ride April 19, 1775 Battle of Lexington & Concord May 11, 1775 Fort Ticonderoga June 17, 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill November 28, 1775 . . . Map (db m152433) WM
40 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — U.S.S. Kenneth Whiting AV-14, Ship’s Bell
On Caroline Street at Elmira Street, on the left when traveling south on Caroline Street.
Ship's Bell Of USS Kenneth Whiting (AV-14) Presented To Santa Rosa County By The U.S. Naval Auxiliary Air Station Whiting Field 21 October 1961 Map (db m151841) WM
41 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Unknown SoldierSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street Milton, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
In Honored Glory Of a Soldier Known But to God. Map (db m152425) WM
42 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Veterans Memorial
Near Gulf Pines Drive near U.S. 87.
Honoring Those Who Serve Past - Present - FutureMap (db m191421) WM
43 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — Wall of TearsSanta Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles Caroline Street.
Wall of Tears Tears of a Grateful Nation For Those Who Gave All Map (db m152432) WM
44 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — World War I1914 - 1918 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
August 1, 1914 Germany Declares War On Russia & France August 4, 1914 Wilson Declares U.S. Neutrality May 7, 1915 Germans Sink Lusitania January 31, 1917 Germany Resumes Submarine . . . Map (db m152468) WM
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45 Florida, Santa Rosa County, Milton — World War II1939 - 1945 — Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Plaza —
Near Willing Street, 0.1 miles west of Caroline Street.
December 7, 1941 Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor December 11, 1941 Italy & Germany Declare War On U.S. April 10, 1942 Bataan Death March August 7, 1942 U.S. Troops Land On Guadalcanal . . . Map (db m152490) WM
 
 
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