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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMD_torreya-tree_Bristol-FL.html
In this vicinity on the Apalachicola River, Hardy Bryan Croom, pioneer Florida planter and botanist, discovered one of the rarest of coniferous trees, Torreya taxifolia circa 1835, and named it for Dr. John Torrey, prominent American botanist. Onl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMC_steam-engine-of-the-florida-manufacturing-company_Madison-FL.html
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 W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMA_wardlaw-smith-goza-conference-center_Madison-FL.html
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 don…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM5_the-wardlaw-smith-house_Madison-FL.html
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 archit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM4_pioneer-hickstown-baptist-church_Madison-FL.html
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 El…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLM_first-baptist-church-1898-sanctuary_Madison-FL.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLL_lafayette-county_Mayo-FL.html
Lafayette County was created December 23, 1856, from Madison County. The county was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette, the French citizen who rendered invaluable assistance to the Colonies during the Revolutionary War. The famed Suwannee …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLJ_steamboating-on-the-suwannee_Branford-FL.html
In the late 19th century, steamboats docked regularly at the old depot in Branford (originally called Rowland's Bluff) when the settlement was a major port on the Suwannee River. From here the steam powered vessels carried the region's cotton, lum…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLG_hampton-springs-hotel_Perry-FL.html
The Hampton Springs Hotel was built in 1908 and was destroyed by fire in 1954. The hotel was world renowned for its sulphur springs and baths known for their healing and medicinal powers. The luxurious hotel boasted lush gardens with elaborate fou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLD_perry-army-air-base_Perry-FL.html
The Perry Army Air Base of World War II stood in an 862 acre area south and west of this point.
The 441st and 312th Fighter Squadrons of the Third Army Air Force trained replacement pilots for combat units worldwide.
The 338th Fighter Group …