Ybor Centennial Park
N 27° 57.702 W 082° 26.331
17R E 358470 N 3093793
Located on 9ave in Ybor City
Waymark Code: WM1WW6
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2007
Views: 43
YBOR CENTENNIAL PARK
On June 12, 1986, the Tampa City Council passed Ordinance No. 9297-a naming this 0park:
"Ybor Centennial Park By Which Name It Shall Hereafter And Forever Be Known."
The Ordinance Commemorates Ybor City's Centennial and it's colorful and vibrant past. The park officially honors Vicente Martinez - Ybor, the developer of Ybor City. This world famous cigar center gave Tampa its rich and exotic Latin Heritage.
Erected In Loving Memory Of Vicente Martinez - Ybor By The Ybor Chamber Of Commerce, and The Ybor City Museum Society 1993
Marker Number: N/A
Date: 1993
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: By The Ybor Chamber Of Commerce, and The Ybor City Museum Society 1993
Website: Not listed
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