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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM263J_south-atlantic-avenue_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
This small stretch of roadway was once part of the original Atlantic Avenue, which was the southbound portion of the famous Ponce Inlet beach road course. The National Association of Stock Car Racing (NASCAR) was formed in 1948 and sanctioned auto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM25O3_kitchen-gardens_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
Tomatoes, carrots, beans, squash, and onions
have all been grown here at various times
during the stations history. Residents
struggled with the sandy soil, salty soil. Vegetables
being grown here today are heirloom vari…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2544_cuban-rafts_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
The raft to your left washed ashore in
1989. Clothing found suggests that children
were among those on the raft. The orange life vest was
left behind by the Coast Guard to indicate that these
refugees were rescued at sea.
The raft…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24US_the-principal-keepers-office_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
In 1921, the Lighthouse Service
enclosed portions of the porch on
each dwelling at the Light Station in
order to install bathroom facilities
for the families. A small office room
was included in this upgrade when
the porch of the Princi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24UE_oil-storage-house_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
Completed in 1887, this was one
of the first U.S. oil houses built to
hold kerosene. A year's supply
was kept in 504 brass 5-gallon
cans on wall racks. The tanks
you see were installed in 1927.
In 1970, vandals sto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24U6_gladys-meyer-davis-home_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
Decorated as it might have been in 1890,
this is the First Assistant Keepers dwelling
the building is named for Mrs. Davis, a
life-long resident of Ponce Inlet who was
born in this building and is the daughter of
the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24R6_ponce-inlet-veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
The sacrifices of few ensure the freedom of many. A grateful community remembers those who serve in the Armed Services of the United States, during times of wars and peace, whose courage and personal sacrifices defend and preserve our freedom.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24NA_second-assistant-keepers-dwelling_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
Three keepers lived at the Station with
their families. The Principal Keeper
lived in the largest house, and the
First and Second Assistant Keeper
lived in the two smaller dwellings. This
building was the home of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24ME_principal-keepers-dwelling_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
This building was the home of the Station's Principal
Keeper and his family. It also contained the Light
Station office and library. The U.S. Lighthouse
Service Principal Keepers who served here are:
William R. Rowlinski 1887-1893
Thomas …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24J7_mosquito-inlet_Ponce-Inlet-FL.html
In 1909 U.S. President William H. Taft proclaimed
that the area around Mosquito (now Ponce) Inlet
was a reservation for the protection of native birds.
The reservation encompassed a wide area from
the Halifax River east to the Ocean…