Fiftieth Anniversary of Rollins College Establishment
N 28° 35.876 W 081° 20.904
17R E 465935 N 3163490
Another marker dedicated to the founding of Rollins College.
Waymark Code: WM73A6
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/26/2009
Views: 17
To commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the decision reached 17 April 1885 by the General Congregational Association of Florida to establish in Winter Park Rollins Rollege, the first institution of higher education in Florida.
This tablet is placed 17 April 1935 by residents of Winter Park near the site where was originally announced this significant decision.
Marker Number: none
Date: 1935
County: Orange
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Winter Park Residents
Website: Not listed
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