Historical Markers and War Memorials in Melrose, Florida
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On State Road 26 at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on State Road 26.
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The region south of Santa Fe Lake was not settled until after the Seminole War in 1842, although it was on the Spanish mission trail from St. Augustine from about 1600 to 1763 and, during the English (1763-1784) and second Spanish . . . — — Map (db m99668) HM
On Florida Route 26 at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
In memory of Confederate and Union
soldiers who fought in the Civil War
and who are buried in the Eliam
Cemetery in Melrose.
Apr. 12, 1861 – Apr. 9, 1865
We will never forget
Alderman, Hiram • Baldwin, Leonard • Cahoon, James • . . . — — Map (db m151557) WM
On Pearl Street at Hampton Street, on the right when traveling east on Pearl Street.
The Melrose United Methodist Church was organized in 1868 as the Melrose Methodist Episcopal Church, South. This church building, the first located within the original 1877 plat of Melrose, was constructed out of heart pine by the congregation in . . . — — Map (db m120212) HM
On Florida Route 26 at Grove Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
In memory of those who entered the
Armed Forces from the Melrose area and
served our country during World War I
Jul. 28, 1914 – Nov. 11, 1918
We will never forget
Acosta, Joseph H. • Birt, Harry W. • Chestnut, Bazzle • Daniel, . . . — — Map (db m151556) WM
On State Road 21 at Campbells Lane, on the left when traveling north on State Road 21.
Formerly known as the "Banana burying grounds," the Melrose non-denominational cemetery was established in 1860 by the Eliam Baptist Church, founded in 1859. The farming community of Banana consisted of small farms, a post office / general store and . . . — — Map (db m101755) HM
On Florida Route 26 at Route 21, on the right when traveling east on State Route 26.
Established to educate children of west Putnam County and surrounding communities, Melrose High School began in 1882 as a wooden building on Wynwood Street. In 1927, the school moved to this location when Putnam County constructed a new wooden . . . — — Map (db m101754) HM
On Pine Street, 0.1 miles west of Road 21, on the right when traveling east.
Since its beginning as the Literary and Debating Society in 1890, the Melrose Woman's Club has been a major contributor to community development. The formation of the Improvement Society for Melrose in 1891 was one of its first accomplishments. The . . . — — Map (db m101760) HM
On S.R. 26 at Grove Street when traveling east on S.R. 26.
In memory of those who entered the Armed Forces from the Melrose area and served our country during World War II.
Dec 7, 1941 – Sept. 2, 1945
We will never forget — — Map (db m153199) WM
On Florida Route 26 just west of Grove Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Side 1
In 1881, the Rev. Mr. Franklin of St. John's Episcopal Chapel in Earleton led the service that began Trinity Church. The congregants met fortnightly in a member's home. When the congregation grew to 9 families, members organized a Ladies' . . . — — Map (db m173976) HM
