Historical Markers and War Memorials in Madison County, Florida
Madison is the county seat for Madison County
Adjacent to Madison County, Florida
Hamilton County(20) ► Jefferson County(25) ► Lafayette County(2) ► Suwannee County(13) ► Taylor County(33) ► Brooks County, Georgia(17) ► Lowndes County, Georgia(28) ►
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On NE Drew Way, 0.2 miles east of U.S. 90, on the left when traveling east.
Drew Mansion Site
Located approximately one-half mile to the northwest is the site of the Drew Mansion, home of George F. Drew, governor of Florida during the difficult period of readjustment following Civil War Reconstruction, 1877-1881. . . . — — Map (db m19939) HM
On Northwest 140th Street at Northwest Heron Drive, on the left when traveling north on Northwest 140th Street.
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For the glory of God, the church was constituted June 20, 1841. The charter members were: Richard J. and Eliza Mays; Joshua W.P. and Mary McCall; William T., Elizabeth and Harriet Johnson; black servants, Elbert, Phillis, . . . — — Map (db m67604) HM
On U.S. 90, 0.1 miles west of Northwest Elizabeth Sims Loop, on the right when traveling east.
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The Miccosukee Indian chief, John Hicks (English name for Tuckose Emathla) was a prominent Indian leader in the period between the First and Second Seminole Wars (1818-1835). It is believed that after General Andrew Jackson destroyed the . . . — — Map (db m210908) HM
This home is a reconstruction of the home where musician Ray Charles (1930-2004) lived with his mother, Aretha Williams, and adopted grandmother, Margaret "Muh" Robinson, shortly after his birth in 1930, until about the age of five. "RC", as Ray was . . . — — Map (db m52361) HM
On U.S. 90 at Broad Street, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 90.
Begun as Sandy Ford, 1850, Samuel Williams was the first postmaster in 1854. Called Station 5 on the Pensacola-Georgia R.R., the name Greenville, for Greenville, S.C., came in the 1860's. Elijah Hays helped its expansion after 1876. Incorporated in . . . — — Map (db m172571) HM
Near Interstate 10 (Interstate 10 at milepost 265), 3.5 miles east of County Road 255, 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 m153185) WM
Near U.S. 10 at milepost 265 west of County Road 255.
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 . . . — — Map (db m153189) WM
On U.S. 90 at Northeast Macedonia Church Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 90.
MIDDLE FLORIDA MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
The Middle Florida Baptist Association was formed at Macedonia Church, November 9, 1900, by a group of churches formerly in The Florida Association. Reverend, J.T. Farnell was the First . . . — — Map (db m173106) HM
On SE Boundary Bend Trail, 2.8 miles east of County Road 255, on the left when traveling east.
It’s September 23, 1539…
Conquistador Hernando de Soto and his men have reached a large river, the present-day Suwannee –
My nose is broken, and we are weary from battle. We will rest here for two days before crossing. Envoys of . . . — — Map (db m126587) HM
On Northwest Marion Street just east of Northwest Meeting Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
“The Dream House is not one of the larger homes but in architecture, construction, mill-work, and general floor plan it is said to follow the Prince Archilles Murat Home in Tallahassee. Built in 1849, it is 11 years younger than Madison. Mr. . . . — — Map (db m172364) HM
Near Southwest Pinckney Street just east of Shelby Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Post Office is dedicated to the memory of Captain Colin P. Kelly, Jr. who served his country and his men with distinction and bravery, giving his life in the Pacific December 1941 Established by an Act of Congress July . . . — — Map (db m172574) HM WM
On East Base Street (U.S. 90) at Southwest Shelby Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Base Street.
Captain Richard G. Bradford of Madison was killed October 9, 1861, during the Battle of Santa Rosa Island. This battle was fought in an attempt to capture Fort Pickens which protected Pensacola Harbor. Bradford was the first Confederate officer from . . . — — Map (db m149388) HM
On Southwest Rutledge Street at Southwest Horry Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Southwest Rutledge Street.
Madison was founded on land secured from Madison C. Livingston, May 2, 1838, and established as the county seat after its removal from San Pedro. An early political center, it was along the escape route of Confederate Secretary of War John C. . . . — — Map (db m149420) HM
On Northeast Marion Street at Northeast Range Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Northeast Marion Street.
This late Victorian mansion was built c. 1880 for Major William H. Dial (1830-1905), a Confederate veteran of the Civil War. Dial was a surveyor who moved from South Carolina to Madison, Florida in the 1850s. This house is one of the finest examples . . . — — Map (db m102441) HM
On West Pinckney Street at South Orange Street, on the right when traveling west on West Pinckney Street.
This structure represents an adaptation of the Queen Anne style of architecture to local ecclesiastical needs and traditional building materials. Both the stimulus for constructing a new sanctuary and the idea for its basic design are attributed to . . . — — Map (db m17726) HM
On Northwest Meeting Avenue, 0.1 miles north of Northwest Livingston Street, on the right when traveling north.
An early community cemetery, Oak Ridge presents a profile of North Florida history. Located on approximately eleven acres, the cemetery was established on land donated by two pioneer citizens.
Buried here are: William Archer Hammerly, Master . . . — — Map (db m149419) HM
On West Base Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling east.
Begun here for God's glory in 1835, the church was named Madison Baptist Church in 1854 and received its present name in 1922. Founders were Abraham Moseley and R.J. Mays. Early pastors were B. Fiddler, W.B. Cooper, H.Z. Ardis, and first deacon . . . — — Map (db m17744) HM
On East Base Street (U.S. 90) east of Northeast Range Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On this site stood a Blockhouse erected by the citizens of the area to protect women, children, and old people in the threatening period of 1835-1842. It served as an informal Court House before Adoniram Vann completed the regular Court House in . . . — — Map (db m149386) HM
Near Northwest 205th Street at Northwest 140th Street.
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To The Glory of The Most High God a group of Christians led by the Reverend John Gramling organized Shiloh Methodist Church here, December 24, 1845. Born in 1785 in South Carolina, the son of German Emigrants Adam and Elizabeth . . . — — Map (db m67603) HM
On State Road 14, 0.1 miles north of County Road 360, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
In the mid 1600's San Pedro de Potohiriba, a Spanish mission, was established in this area on the Old Spanish Trail. The first courthouse of Madison County was erected at San Pedro, the county seat from 1828 to 1838. San Pedro, located about ten . . . — — Map (db m129387) HM
On North Duval Street (Florida Route 145) at Northeast Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on North Duval Street.
Madison Lodge Number 11, F.& A.M. founded the St. Johns Seminary of Learning on the southwest corner of this block in 1850. This institution became the basis for Madison High School in 1886. W.B. Cates established the Florida Normal Institute here . . . — — Map (db m149389) HM
On Northeast Horry Avenue at Marion Street, on the right when traveling north on Northeast Horry Avenue.
The congregation of St. Mary's Episcopal Church was organized in 1859, but the parish became dormant during the Civil War when services were held irregularly. Twenty years later, on July 6, 1879, the congregation appointed a committee to coordinate . . . — — Map (db m93267) HM
On South Range Street (State Road 14), on the left when traveling north.
Across Range Street, this Unit was used in Cotton and Peanut processing until 1919 and later carried to Taylor County for use in the Lumber Industry. With a 5-foot Piston Stroke and a 16-foot Drive Wheel, this 500 HP Engine pulled 65 Gins in the . . . — — Map (db m17752) HM
On Lakeshore Drive at Priest Street, on the right when traveling west on Lakeshore Drive.
Established at Columbus, February 17, 1842, moved across the Suwannee to serve a Sawmill Complex, 1867, the office became Ellaville, 1872. Some postmasters were George F. Drew, 1867-1883, Robert L. Millinor, 1893-1912, Frederick Stroud, 1914-1922, . . . — — Map (db m67606) HM
On Southwest Range Avenue (Florida Route 14) at Southwest Santa Fe Street, on the right when traveling north on Southwest Range Avenue.
Captain John L. Inglis began in this area The Florida Manufacturing Company in 1874. This plant ginned as many as ten thousand bales of Sea Island Long Staple Cotton in one year. The thread was widely used for general purposes and making English . . . — — Map (db m149433) HM
On East Base Street (U.S. 90) at Northeast Range Avenue, on the right when traveling west on East Base Street.
The Four Freedoms were stated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in his Annual Message to Congress, January 6, 1941. Freedom of speech and expression, freedom of worship, freedom from want, and freedom from fear everywhere in the world, became the . . . — — Map (db m149384) HM
On West Base Street (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling east.
The Wardlaw-Smith House was erected in the early 1860's for Benjamin F. Wardlaw, a prominent local citizen. Following the Civil War Battle of Olustee in February, 1864, it served as a Confederate hospital. This fine example of Greek Revival . . . — — Map (db m17745) HM
On Southwest Rutledge Street at Southwest Range Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Southwest Rutledge Street.
Built in 1892 by William Turner (W.T.) Davis, this building is one of the few remaining buildings in Florida covered with a galvanized sheet metal facade, in this example produced by the Mesker Brothers Iron Works of St. Louis, Missouri. This use of . . . — — Map (db m96934) HM
On West Base Street (U.S. 90), on the left when traveling east.
The Wardlaw-Smith House was acquired by Mr. and Mrs. William M. Goza in January, 1978 in a state of disrepair. It was meticulously restored and landscaped by them under the supervision of Dawson Rutherford, Master Contractor. Mr. and Mrs. Goza . . . — — Map (db m17750) HM
