Albert Waller Gilchrist
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rogueblack
N 26° 56.019 W 082° 03.199
17R E 395430 N 2979521
this historical marker gives tribute to Albert Waller Gilchrist
Waymark Code: WM2WYA
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/01/2008
Views: 45
Albert Waller Gilchrist
(1858-1926)
A founder of Punta Gorda, he was a resident until his death. Served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives in 1893, 1895, 1903 and was House Speaker in 1905. He resigned as Brig. Gen. of the Florida Militia and enlisted as a Private in the U.S. Volunteers during the Spanish-American War. He was discharged a captain. He served as Governor 1909-1913. Was noted for rugged honesty, good humor, and concern for others. Gilchrist County was named for him.
This marker is located on the Punta Gorda City Hall property on the corner of Marion and Harvey.
Ello Govnah (GC145GC) was a geocache dedicated to his significant contributions to the growth and development of Florida and is hid within the same cemetery as Governor Gilchrist's resting place.
Marker Number: F-109
Date: 1983
County: Charlotte
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials
Website: Not listed
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