Avon Park in Highlands County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Avon Park Depot Museum
Est. 1981
Photographed By Dave W, March 11, 2023
1. Avon Park Depot Museum Marker
The Seaboard Coastline Railroad deeded the old depot built in 1926 to the City of Avon Park in 1979. the building was leased to the Historical Society of Avon Park. The Depot Museum was created and dedicated in 1981. in 1986 a railroad dining car was acquired and placed permanently next to the museum. Through the efforts of several pioneer residents and Leoma maxwell, the museum of local history was dedicated in May 1981.
Erected 1985 by Avon Park Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1981.
Location. 27° 35.791′ N, 81° 30.334′ W. Marker is in Avon Park, Florida, in Highlands County. Marker is on North Museum Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 N Museum Ave, Avon Park FL 33825, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Memorial Flag Pole (a few steps from this marker); The War Dog Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Avon Park Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); To Those Who Served (about 700 feet away); Avon Park World War II Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles
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Photographed By Dave W, March 11, 2023
2. Avon Park Depot Museum Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2023, by Dave W of Co, Colorado. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
