In the late 1700s, the British government under King George III imposed harsh taxes and laws on the residents of its American colonies. The Continental Congress was formed as a response to this in 1774 by men who would become the founders of United . . . — — Map (db m173862) HM
Side 1 The first African-Americans arrived in this area in 1885 as laborers for two railroads, the Orange Belt Railway and the Jacksonville, Tampa, and Key West Railroad. Many of these workers helped construct the J. T. & K. W. Railroad . . . — — Map (db m101056) HM
Buildings and businesses that were part of Sanford Avenue’s past live on in the minds of the community. Many businesses were owned by African Americans and served the needs of the residents, especially during the difficult era of segregation. . . . — — Map (db m179415) HM
At the turn of the twentieth century the City of Sanford was one of the largest fruit and vegetable shipping centers in the United States. In the 1870s, the citrus industry was an integral part of the area's economy when Henry S. Sanford established . . . — — Map (db m55378) HM
In 1861, following years of increasing hostility over the issues of slavery and states' rights, slave holding states separated from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America. The Civil War (War Between the States) began April . . . — — Map (db m57548) HM
Born in Potsdam, New York on May 2, 1824, French served as a Surgeon with the 21st and 35th New York Regiments, New York Volunteers during the early years of the Civil War. In 1863 he moved to Eau Clair, Wisconsin but susceptibility to rheumatism . . . — — Map (db m52228) HM
The area south of Lake Monroe was settled in 1836 when the United States Army established a camp along the lake shore during the Second Seminole War. At the “Battle of Camp Monroe” in 1837, Captain Charles Mellon lost his life. Shortly after his . . . — — Map (db m179500) HM
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Plant System Hospital
The first hospital in Seminole County was operated by the Plant System Railroad, providing medical care for railroad employees and the community in the 1890's. It was located at West 9th Street in . . . — — Map (db m93060) HM
This railroad signal device is a semaphore, originally located in Maitland on the main line of what is now the CSX Railroad. In 1880 the South Florida Railway built a narrow gauge railway between Sanford and Orlando running through Maitland. Taken . . . — — Map (db m52447) HM
To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the first settlement on the shores of Lake Monroe named Fort Mellon in memory of Captain Charles Mellon who died in defense of the fort: subsequently known as Mellonville and later Sanford. — — Map (db m70435) HM
Fort Reid was named and established in this area during the Second Seminole War by Colonel William Harney on July 7, 1840, in honor of Robert Raymond Reid, Fourth Territorial Governor of Florida. Stationed here between July 1840 and January 1841 . . . — — Map (db m52162) HM
Crossing the St. Johns River at Lake Jesup impacted both travelers and the environment over the years. Prior to 1900, people and goods were almost exclusively transported on the St. Johns by steamboat, with several large wharves around Lake Jesup . . . — — Map (db m93041) HM
The community of Georgetown, a suburb east of Sanford Avenue, and north of Celery Avenue was established circa 1870. It was comprised of lots sold by Henry Sanford to the early black pioneers who had made their way from Virginia, the Carolinas, West . . . — — Map (db m54205) HM
The area referred to as “Georgetown” was originally part of land purchased by adjoining property owners Henry S. Sanford and J. Wofford Tucker. As land developers, these men divided their properties into lots that they sold for profit. Prior to . . . — — Map (db m179158) HM
African Americans were first brought to the Sanford area by slave-holding families settling in the Fort Mellon area during the 1840s. Later in the nineteenth century, Henry Sanford welcomed black residents to his city when it was established in 1870 . . . — — Map (db m189978) HM
The west Sanford community of Goldsboro, at the turn of the 21st century, is home to more than 4,000 people, was the second Florida town incorporated by black citizens. William Clark opened a store in 1886 in the village of Goldsboro and on . . . — — Map (db m54206) HM
1 • Helen Keller Southern Magnolia Planted on July 9, 2000 by family in honor of Venus Guess a devoted mother and grandmother. The towering Helen Keller Southern Magnolia may have been one of the trees Helen Keller climbed in the yard . . . — — Map (db m214868) HM
In this vicinity Henry Shelton Sanford, pioneer citrus grower, established the St. Gertrude grove in 1871. There, and at his Belair grove and experimental gardens, he advanced the industry through development of some 140 types of citrus. The Sanford . . . — — Map (db m52220) HM
The Georgetown community has been shaped by active and engaged citizens for more than a century. Through their contributions they have made a profound and lasting impact on the city. Some notable figures included doctors, educators, authors, . . . — — Map (db m179111) HM
Plat showing five of Sanford's six original parks. Shortly after Sanford was incorporated on September 29, 1877, a plat of the new city was drawn by ER Trafford. The city was laid out on a grid with east-west streets having numbers and . . . — — Map (db m214436) HM
Known by local residents as the "Mayfair," this three-story Mediterranean Revival hotel was built in 1925. It was named after Forrest Lake, at the time the mayor of the City of Sanford, who commissioned its construction for one-half million dollars. . . . — — Map (db m189979) HM
At the end of World War II, Korea was divided into two parts, north and south, at the 38th parallel. Troops from the Soviet Union occupied the north and the United States forces occupied the south with the intention of eventually unifying the . . . — — Map (db m74149) HM
The Lake Monroe Bridge was the first electrically operated swing bridge in Florida. In 1932-33 the State used federal assistance to build this bridge, which replaced a wooden toll bridge that was manually operated. The construction of the bridge . . . — — Map (db m45490) HM
Lakeview cemetery, established on January 14, 1883, by the Sanford Cemetery Company was acquired by the city of Sanford in 1937. The cemetery contains the gravesites of Sanford's early pioneers. John Hughey and Elias Woodruff, veterans of the War . . . — — Map (db m245240) HM
Marina Isle was designated by the City of Sanford in 1964 to improve the boat basin created by Memorial Park and the Palmetto Avenue Jetty. The 13 acre, $2 million dollar island was built with fill pumped from the bottom of Lake Monroe. The design . . . — — Map (db m55355) HM
In the twentieth century, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the symbol of hope and equality. He became the moral conscience of a nation that refused to give the same rights and liberties to its black citizens. He believed that the Declaration of . . . — — Map (db m175339) HM
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In the twentieth century, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the symbol of hope and equality. He became the moral conscience of a nation that refused to give the same rights and liberties to its black citizens. He believed that . . . — — Map (db m186679) HM
1 • Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore Planted on March 4, 2000 by family in memory of Ethel Mae Monroe. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Sycamore stands in front of Brown Chapel AME, a church in Selma, Alabama, where the dedicated young . . . — — Map (db m214872) HM
The Mayfair Country Club is a portion of a 20,000 acre tract of land purchased in 1848 for $40.00 by General Joseph Finegan, who later became the commander of the Confederate forces in their victory at Olustee, Florida. In 1870 Henry Sanford . . . — — Map (db m230290) HM
Leading scorer in Women’s World Cup history with 12 goals, Michelle is a resident of Oviedo, FL who trained at Sylvan Lake Park. Member of the Gold Medal winning U.S. Women’s National at the 1996 Olympic games and the Silver Medal winning team at . . . — — Map (db m156510) HM
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The migrant settlement of Midway/Canaan City was established for blacks during the celery boom of the 1920’s. However, a few blacks were residing in the area as early as 1865 - 1890. Much of Midway’s population were delivered by . . . — — Map (db m181850) HM
1 • Mount Vernon Red Maple Planted in honor of the Founders of the City of Sanford, Florida on February 10, 1992. This red maple has been grown from seeds collected at Mount Vernon, President George Washington's beloved home on the . . . — — Map (db m214875) HM
In grateful appreciation for all those who served
their country during times of war and peace
Thankful recognition is also extended to the
wonderful community of residents for their
support from 1942 to 1968.
City of Sanford . . . — — Map (db m136764) WM
In November 1942, NAS Sanford was commissioned to meet the need for additional naval aviation training facilities. Originally planned for bomber training, within a year it converted to fighter plane training. A major portion of fighter pilots that . . . — — Map (db m46608) HM
This structure built in 1926 is believed to be the only county "Old Folks Home" still standing in Florida. The unique exterior finish called "pebble dash" qualified the building to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. In . . . — — Map (db m52413) HM
This is the top of the turning mechanism which was positioned just below the floor of the old Osteen Bridge (1926-1977). This bridge crossed the St. Johns River on Highway 415, east of Sanford. The position of the mechanism cannot be entirely . . . — — Map (db m179063) HM
In October of 1890 the Osceola & Lake Jesup Railway extended its line ten miles, from Oviedo to Winter Park. This line was known as the "Coffee Pot" or "Dinky Line." In 1891 this line became part of the East Florida and Atlantic Railroad, and . . . — — Map (db m52417) HM
1 • Ponce de León Live Oak Planted on November 27, 2001 in memory of Eunice R. Rabette. The Ponce de León Live Oaks grow near the spot at Port Charlotte, Florida, where the explorer first came ashore in April 1513. 2 • Treaty Live . . . — — Map (db m214873) HM
In October 1890, the younger generation of Swedish immigrants, whose parents had been persuaded to settle here by Henry Sanford, organized a Swedish Presbyterian congregation along American lines. In 1891 the congregation was enrolled in the . . . — — Map (db m175814) HM
Ramey Field
Dedicated To
LCDR Robert W. Ramey
United States Navy
1920 - 1958
Who sacrificed his life on June 2, 1958 saving
the lives of his crew members when the A3D
aircraft, of which he was pilot, crashed
February 6, . . . — — Map (db m135185) HM WM
Was on 28 April 1885 Incorporated, organized and named in the Lyman Bank Bldg., southwest corner of Park and First Streets here in Sanford by Rev. E. P. Hooker D. D. Rev. J. A. Tomlinson Hon. F. W. Lyman Rev. S. D. Smith To commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m55354) HM
In Memoriam
Speartips Combat Deployments
(Southeast Asia)
USS Constellation (CVA-64) 28 March 1967 – 4 December 1967
USS America (CVA-66) April 1970 – 21 December 1970.
USS Constellation (CVA-64) 5 January 1973 . . . — — Map (db m137117) HM WM
Henry Shelton Sanford (1823-1891) and Joseph Wofford Tucker (1822-1897) were significant figures in the creation of the city. The men were on opposing sides during the Civil War. Sanford, a Connecticut native, was appointed U.S. Minister to Belgium . . . — — Map (db m179417) HM
During the Second Seminole War in 1836, the U.S. Army established Camp Monroe as a staging area for unloading troops and supplies. The army built the road that eventually became Mellonville Avenue to connect the camp to the river. The camp was . . . — — Map (db m189975) HM
Georgetown’s business district developed along Sanford Avenue between 1st and 6th Streets and thrived from around 1880 to 1950’s, when Sanford was booming in agricultural and transportation development. A highly sought after residential district . . . — — Map (db m179505) HM
In 1842, the U.S. government began to encourage settlers to relocate to Florida by offering free land. Settlers came from all along the east coast, mostly Georgia, Virginia and the Carolinas.
In 1870, Henry Sanford acquired 12,548 acres of land . . . — — Map (db m173866) HM
Henry Shelton Sanford was born in Woodbury, Connecticut in 1823. Henry was eighteen when his father died and left him a considerable inheritance. Henry used his wealth to fund a series of journeys abroad. His travels eventually led him to a career . . . — — Map (db m173869) HM
Henry S. Sanford envisioned the creation of a prosperous industrial city and focused his efforts on the development of citrus crops at Belair, his 140-acre experimental garden and grove. Planting of citrus began in 1871 and its cultivation was so . . . — — Map (db m208823) HM
This plaque is proudly dedicated in memory of and with greatest respect and admiration to Bristol "Cal” Conklin. Cal's 55 years of dedication to the City of Sanford and his concern for all Seminole County residents will always be remembered. He . . . — — Map (db m214434) HM
Sanford High School was built in 1902. This Romanesque Revival Style brick building with its massive three story bell tower was designed by Architect W.G. Talley of Jacksonville. The building is one of the few surviving examples in . . . — — Map (db m93044) HM
(Front side): Sanford railroading had its physical beginning January 10, 1880 when former President U. S. Grant broke ground near this spot for the South Florida RR. The South Florida RR operated from 1880-1886, its name successively changed . . . — — Map (db m54048) HM
On December 19, 1934, the first state owned Farmers' Market in the nation was dedicated on this site at the corner of 13th and French Avenue, Sanford, Florida. Located on 20 acres acquired by the City of Sanford and Seminole County from Alec V. and . . . — — Map (db m52232) HM
Over 1,000 years ago, the Timucua (tee-MOO-quo) people established villages in this area. They fished, hunted, and grew crops such as maize, squash, and beans. By the 1700s, the Timucuans began to disappear as they succumbed to war and disease . . . — — Map (db m55389) HM
The Second Seminole War was the most costly war, in lives and money, ever fought by the United States government against Native Americans. This second of three wars resulted from the Treaty of Payne's Landing in 1832 which required the Seminoles to . . . — — Map (db m57542) HM
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 m157790) HM
Mosquito County was established in 1824 by the U.S. Legislative Council. Mosquito County's name was changed to Orange in 1845. Seminole County was established in 1913 by the Florida Legislature when it was partitioned from Orange County, with . . . — — Map (db m52365) HM
(Base: front side)Dedicated to the Memory of the brave sons of Seminole County who laid their lives on the sacrificial altar of Democracy in the World War 1914 — 1918 (Base: right side)Erected and presented to Seminole . . . — — Map (db m55694) HM
Saint James African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church has been located on Cypress Avenue since 1880 on land purchased from General Henry S. Sanford. The current structure was designed by Prince W. Spears and built in 1910-1913. The design of the . . . — — Map (db m54207) HM
Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe in the middle basin of the St. Johns River. The river rises in the marshes of Indian River County and flows slowly north 310 miles to Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean. The river spreads out in a . . . — — Map (db m55396) HM
Where you are standing is the site of the first Central Florida's established expressway. Steamboat navigation on the St. Johns River provided the entry to Central Florida during the 19th century. During the Second Seminole War (1835-42) the US . . . — — Map (db m52389) HM
Established in 1993 as an official U.S. Soccer Federation Training site. In 1994 designated as an official World Cup Training site. National teams from Canada, China, Ireland, Sweden, United Arab Emirates and United States have trained here. . . . — — Map (db m156440) HM
Construction began in December 1887 by Captain J.O. Northesag, of New York, for the owner J.N. Bishop. Completion in 1888 made the Bishop Block a significant structure of Sanford's downtown commercial district. It was originally occupied by a . . . — — Map (db m53222) HM
The contractor, George A. Fuller, who was also the builder of the Lincoln Memorial, the FlatIron Building, and the New York Biltmore Hotel, started construction on this building in 1922 for Dr. L.A. Brumley and Dr. Samuel Puleston. The first . . . — — Map (db m53591) HM
The Dala Horse can be traced back to Dalarna, Sweden, where peasants carved the first ones as gifts for the children at Christmas. Later, disabled artisans handcrafted the little wooden horses specifically to sell. The horses became widely known . . . — — Map (db m179094) HM
The DeForest Block, built in 1887, was Mr. Henry L. DeForest's first brick building in the downtown commercial district. It is one of the oldest brick buildings in Sanford and the only one that survived the disastrous fire of 1887. One of the . . . — — Map (db m53316) HM
After construction in 1889, the DeForest Building, named for its owner Henry L. DeForest, became one of Sanford's original structures in the late nineteenth century commercial district. This was Mr. DeForest's second downtown building. The city . . . — — Map (db m53309) HM
Built between 1890 and 1895, this small building originally housed a blacksmith and wagon shop. From 1910 to 1914, E.E. Brady ran a livery, feed, and sales barn here. By 1916 this building was serving as the Seminole County Jail. It later served . . . — — Map (db m53223) HM
Constructed in 1883, this building was originally the Lyman Bank and is the oldest brick building in the downtown commercial district. The bank was reorganized as the First National Bank of Sanford and in 1908 the building was remodeled. The . . . — — Map (db m53553) HM
The First National Bank opened for business in this building on October 4, 1923. Designed by the New York form of Mowbray and Uffinger and constructed by the George A. Fuller Co., this six story building was Sanford's first "skyscraper". This was . . . — — Map (db m53555) HM
In 1842, the U.S. Government began to encourage settlers to relocate to Florida by offering free land. Settlers came from all along the east coast, mostly Georgia, Virginia, and the Carolinas. In 1870 Henry Sanford acquired 12,548 acres of land at . . . — — Map (db m55441) HM
This small one story rectangular building was built between 1890 and 1895. Constructed of brick, it has a flat roof with a parapet. The exterior is covered with ceramic tile, stucco and metal lath which mask the early wood storefront. However, the . . . — — Map (db m53317) HM
This building was erected in 1917 by the Directors of the Seminole County Bank shortly after the adjacent bank building facing First Street was completed. It was constructed of brick and stucco and intended to provide room for two stores downstairs . . . — — Map (db m53307) HM
Sanford's center for entertainment, the Imperial Opera House opened June 15, 1910. The contractor W.G. Hammond built the building for the owners T.J. Miller and son. George A. DeCottes was the first lessee of this building which replaced a barn-like . . . — — Map (db m53292) HM
When constructed in 1923 the Meisch building was considered a typical example of American commercial architecture. It was designed by W.B. Talley, and built by R.J. Gallespie for the Sanford Investment Co., John Meisch, President. The materials were . . . — — Map (db m53082) HM
the N.P. Yowell Building was built in 1910 for a prominent Orlando merchant of the same name. It was designed by Jacksonville architect W.B. Talley, and built by George Venable. When opened, it was a dry goods store. Built at the same time was an . . . — — Map (db m53308) HM
The Vigilante rises on this site to preserve a time in our history when the City of Sanford’s indomitable sense of patriotism and community with Naval Aviation demonstrated the best of America’s heritage. May this place be long remembered as a . . . — — Map (db m137268) HM WM
The Peoples Bank building, on the Southeast corner of First Street and Magnolia Avenue, was completed in 1906 and was the most modern building in this block. The Peoples Bank opened its doors on August 30, 1906. It was built by the contractor W.G. . . . — — Map (db m53246) HM
The PICO block was completed about 1887 for Henry B. Plant, President of the Plant Investment Company (PICO) and served as the company offices. The remains of a carriageway may be seen on the west side along Oak Avenue which was originally Railroad . . . — — Map (db m53597) HM
Built as a hotel in 1887 for Henry B. Plant, President of the Plant Investment Co. (PICO), the PICO Building served as a terminal hotel for the railroads and two river steamers owned by Plant that served Sanford. The architect was W.T. Cotter of . . . — — Map (db m53606) HM
This two story building was built in 1910. It served the Sanford Herald, a newspaper that began publication in 1908, as offices and printing room. The architect and builder was W.G. Hammond. The Sanford Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows . . . — — Map (db m53247) HM
The U.S. Navy
Enlisted Bombardier/Navigator
These brave, courageous men, by filling the vacant Officer
Bombardier/Navigator billets, enabled the U.S. Navy to carry
out its nuclear weapon delivery mission during the “Cold War” . . . — — Map (db m189173) WM
The U.S. Post Office Building was built in 1917 by Algernon Blair of Montgomery, Alabama with James Wetmore serving as the supervising architect. The Post Office opened for business August 1, 1918. It is typical of buildings constructed by the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m53081) HM
Finished in 1887, this building was built by Colonel A.M. Thrasher who was President of the Sanford Ice and Cold Storage Company. It originally housed a saloon and a sporting goods store. The Romanesque Revival architecture style is typical of many . . . — — Map (db m53226) HM
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Shortly before the turn of the century until the late 1930’s, Seminole County’s pine lands were dotted throughout with numerous small turpentine distilleries or “stills.” These stills produced turpentine, tar, pitch, . . . — — Map (db m156436) HM
These brave, courageous men, by filling the vacant Officer Bombardier/Navigator billets, enabled the U.S. Navy to carry out its nuclear weapon delivery mission during the "Cold War" flying in carrier-based Naval aircraft
AJ Savage • A3 . . . — — Map (db m188724) WM
Charlie King Cpl, USA Korea • Andy C Morales Sgt, USA OIF • Kenneth R Bell Cpt, USA WWII • Henry C Brokmeyer Sgt, USA WWII • Allvin M Collin Pvt, USA WWII • Sam Diggrs Pvt, USA WWII • Willie Floyd Sgt, USA • Eugene Harris Pfc, USA WWII • Brian J . . . — — Map (db m214430) WM
This site was the center of the earliest and largest Swedish community in Florida. Located here were the Scandinavian Society Lutheran Church; its cemetery; and a meeting house, which also served as a school until 1904.
In May 1871 thirty-three . . . — — Map (db m93062) HM
Sanford Avenue thrived as a commercial corridor in the first half of the 20th century. From the 1960’s onward the city faced a period of disinvestment and population decline, due largely to the closure of the Sanford Naval Air Station. Many . . . — — Map (db m179166) HM
Veterans Memorial Park was built in 1924 as part of the bulkhead project along Sanford's waterfront. The original park was built as the city pier and yacht basin. The park had a large concrete bandshell and a flagpole with a tiered fountain at its . . . — — Map (db m55499) HM WM
Veterans Memorial Park was built in 1924 as part of the bulkhead project along Sanford's waterfront. The original park was built as the city pier and yacht basin. The park had a large concrete bandshell and a flagpole with a tiered fountain at its . . . — — Map (db m173864) HM
The Vietnam War began when Vietnamese nationalists ended one hundred years of colonial rule by forcing the French out of the country. The 1954 Geneva Peace Accords divided the country into North and South Vietnam to separate the opposing groups . . . — — Map (db m57568) HM
The War of 1812 resulted from British attempts to restrict the United States' transatlantic trade and from the seizing and pressing of American sailors into the British Navy. On June 18, 1812, the United States declared war on Great Britain. By . . . — — Map (db m173859) HM
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By 1909 Victor Schmalz's shell mound, located west of the entrance to the Central Florida Zoological Park, had been excavated, the road material hauled by wagon to a railroad siding at Monroe, and loaded on railroad cars. . . . — — Map (db m181826) HM
World War I, “The Great War,” began in Sarajevo with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Bosnian Serb in June 1914. Germany, under Kaiser Wilhelm, was Austria's ally and went to war against Serbia. Soon all of . . . — — Map (db m173854) HM
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