Orlando Reeves - Orlando. FL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
N 28° 32.628 W 081° 22.255
17R E 463715 N 3157500
The city of Orlando was allegedly named for Mr. Reeves.
Waymark Code: WMF3YJ
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The plaque reads:

In whose honor our city
Orlando
was named
Killed in this vicinity by Indians
September 1835
"How sleep the brave who sink to rest
by all their Country's wishes blest."
Wm. Collins
Erected by the students of
Cherokee Junior High School
1939
Restored in 1992 by the 1942 Orlando
High School Graduates at their
50th Class Reunion

There is discussion over whether or not this story is true. (visit link) for more information about the City of Orlando.
Website with more information on either the memorial or the person(s) it is dedicated to: [Web Link]

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