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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EDH_orlandos-first-settler-aaron-jernigan_Orlando-FL.html
(side 1)Aaron Jernigan moved to what is now Orlando in 1843 after the passage of the Armed Occupation Act of 1842 that opened vast areas of Florida for settlement. According to the law, one could move onto land at least two miles from an establish…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DH6_carver-court-public-housing-complex_Orlando-FL.html
Built in 1945 for $468,700, Carver Court was a public housing development set up by the Orlando Housing Authority in an effort to stimulate the economy, resolve growing slum and housing problems, and meet local demands associated with the massive …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGP_carver-court-public-housing-complex_Orlando-FL.html
Built in 1945 for $468,700, Carver Court was a public housing development set up by the Orlando Housing Authority in an effort to stimulate the economy, resolve growing slum and housing problems, and meet local demands associated with the massive …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DGA_astronaut-john-watts-young_Orlando-FL.html
John Watts Young, NASA astronaut, Gemini veteran, Apollo moonwalker, and space shuttle commander, was the first American to travel in space six times. As an Orlando High School student, Young lived in this house at 815 West Princeton Street from 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10KW_fort-gatlin-1838_Orlando-FL.html
Marking the site ofFort Gatlin 1838Military Outpost
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM10K5_orlando-army-air-base_Orlando-FL.html
Orlando Municipal Airport opened in 1928 on 65 acres of land north of Lake Underhill. In 1940, with Europe at war, the United States Army took over the airport for defense purposes, activating it as the Orlando Army Air Base on September 1, 1940. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4LC_veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge_Orlando-FL.html
Dedicated to the gallant men and women who participated in the Battle of the Bulge, World War II, 16 December 1944 thru 25 January 1945 in Belgium and Luxembourg, the greatest battle ever fought by the United States Army. The Veterans of the Battl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4LA_j-p-musselwhite-family_Orlando-FL.html
In memory of and tribute toJ. P. Musselwhite, public spirited citizen, who was the donor of most of the land on the east and north sides of Lake Eola for public park purposes, and his surviving family, Troy C. Musselwhite and Agnes Musselwhite Mar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4L9_the-soldiers-the-sailors-the-statesmen_Orlando-FL.html
(Side one): To the honored memory of The Soldiers, The Sailors, The Statesmen of the Confederate states of America. "Time cannot teach forgetfulness when grief's full heart is fed by fame." (Side two): "Tis wreathed around with glory and 'twill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KK_lest-we-forget_Orlando-FL.html
In memory ofthe Orange County Boyswho gave their livesin the World War Erected by the Orlando ChapterDaughters of the American Revolutionaided by patriotic citizens ofOrange County 1924
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