October 25, 2014 Charlesfort/Santa Elena Site Parris Island SC

Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site

1. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker   . Has Been Designated A National Historic Landmark  This site possesses National significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America 2001 National Park Service United States Department of the Interior Erected 2001 by U.S.Dept. of the Interior. (Marker Number # 74001822.) . Location. 32° 18.376′ N, 80° 40.54′ W. Marker is in Parris Island, South Carolina, in Beaufort County. Marker is on Belleau Wood Road, on the right. . At the end of Belleau Wood Rd, north end of the circle. Marker is in this post office area: Parris Island SC 29905, United States of America.     2. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker located at the Belleau Wood Rd circle   Also see . . .  1. Charlesfort-Santa Elena.  2. Charlesfort - Santa Elena.

3. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker along the north hiking trail National Historic Landmark: Charlesfort--Santa Elena Site *** (added 1974 - Site - #74001822) • Also known as Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe;38BU51 • Address Restricted, Beaufort • Historic Significance: Information Potential • Area of Significance: Military, Historic - Non-Aboriginal • Cultural Affiliation: Spanish Colonial, French Colonial • Period of Significance: 1500-1599 • Owner: Federal • Historic Function: Defense • Historic Sub-function: Military Facility • Current Function: Landscape, Recreation And Culture • Current Sub-function: Museum, Underwater •

4. Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site Marker ( AKA Ribault Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe ); see nearby Markers for Ribault Monument

5. French Tribute The first French stronghold on this continent

6. Tabby pylons outline a part of the : Charlesfort-Santa Elena Site -Ribaut Monument;San Marcos;San Felipe site

October 24th The Corner Store and Office Frogmore, Beaufort County SC

The Corner Store and Office, also known as the McDonald Wilkins, and Company Store and Mark D. Batchelder Office, is a historic general store and office building located on Saint Helena Island near Frogmore, Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built about 1877, and is a two-story, wood frame building with a gable roof. It features a two-story wraparound porch. The adjacent one-story office was built about 1905. The store sold provisions to the islanders, most of whom were African American, and became one of the major centers of commercial and social activity on St. Helena.  It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.

2 Additional locations in Palatka, Florida

Hit two locations on the National Register today in Palatka:  Also did 7 markers at the courthouse, and 1 out at the airport.   

First up was something called the Central Academy.  The Central Academy (also known as the Old Central Academy High School) is a historic site in Palatka, Florida. It is located at 127 Washington Street. Established in 1892, Central Academy became the first accredited African-American high school in Florida in 1924. The first Central Academy building was destroyed by fire in 1936. The present building replaced it in 1937. For a time it served as the school district's transportation office. The building, which the district turned over to the Palatka Housing Authority, fell into disrepair. A committee is working to raise money for its restoration. On November 12, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
I can vouch for the fact it is certainly fallen into disrepair. The roof is totally gone, can expect the interior is much better.  Probably a candidate for removal.  

Next was the Larimer Memorial Library on Main Street downtown: 

It had survived much better!  Larimer Memorial Library is a historic library at 216 Reid Street in Palatka, Florida, United States. It was given to the Arts Council of Greater Palatka in 1992, and renamed the Larimer Arts Center. On March 12, 2008, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.  It as you can see, has been repurposed as an Arts Center.

Bronson-Mulholland House, Palatka Florida

Visited this fine home last Sunday on my Palatka visit-  it is and was a fine example of antebellum homes here in town.  This one was actually built in 1854, and occupied during the Civil War.  Had a 45 minute tour by a very knowledgeable guide.  

Issac Bronson gravesite

The house from the street 

The museum on the grounds very well done. 

The later family of the house

September 26th The Pierce House, Bushnell Florida

September 26th Bushnell, Florida, National Register of Historic Places, the Pierce House/Hotel

This is a sad case of something that is going to the downs-  House was originally built in early 1900's  once was cared for and operated as a hotel/bed and breakfast, but is now signed with no trespassing signs and headed for ruin.   Sad to see.

The "old" mansion:

And how it appeared today: roof will be failing soon:  

September 26, 2014 The Citrus County Courthouse, Inverness Florida (1992)

This was a stop for a marker, and a courthouse stop, and then I discovered 6 new markers and turned them in to the data base.  

First, the marker:  easy enough

Inscription. Citrus County was formed from Hernando County in 1887 and Mannfield, in the center of the new county, was chosen as the temporary county seat by the state legislature. After a political tug-of-war and several elections, Inverness was chosen as the permanent county seat in 1891. In June, 1911, the Board of County commissioners adopted a resolution to erect a new building to replace the Victorian style wood courthouse on the square. The 1912 Courthouse, designed by architect Willis R. Biggers, includes a copper cupola topped with a belvedere and constructed at a cost of $55,885. Its eclectic design incorporates features from four distinct architectural styles, Italian Renaissance, Neoclassical, Mission, and Prairie School. The building is uniquely situated on a square lot at 45 degree angles. It is historically significant because of its association with county government over eighty years. A restoration returning the building to its original appearance was funded with grants from the Division of Historical Resources, matching funds from the county, and fund raising efforts by the Citrus County Historical Society. The building was placed on the National Register of Historical Places in 1992.

Nice example of a 1900's courthouse.  Noticed it was on the National Register of Historic Places, so looked for it's plaque and found it:

Also a neat cornerstone, built in 1912:

And, in the front of the grounds, a set of two groups of 5 War memorials, that were not listed in the Data Base, so I've sent them in:

From left to right, a Korean War Marker, a combination Korea/Vietnam marker, and a Desert Storm/Desert Shield Marker

On the left, a marker to all who gave, on the left, a WWI and WWII memorial

They had a very nice museum store, but no pins.....  

September 26, 2014 Bushnell Florida The Pierce Hotel/House

This is a sad case of something that is going to the downs-  House was originally built in early 1900's  once was cared for and operated as a hotel/bed and breakfast, but is now signed with no tresspassing signs and headed for ruin.   Sad to see.

The "old" mansion:

And how it appeared today: roof will be failing soon: