Hugh C. Macfarlane 1851-1935 Founder of West Tampa
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N 27° 57.455 W 082° 29.599
17R E 353107 N 3093400
Located at the end of George Guida Memorial Drive, west of North MacDill Avenue in Macfarlane Park.
Waymark Code: WMQ7EF
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2016
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His was a life of achievements – a great lawyer, pioneer land developer, public servant and a Tampa booster. Had the honor of serving as State's Attorney, Tampa City Attorney, Port Commissioner, and Supt. of Public Works. In 1892, converted 200 acres of an alligator infested wilderness into the City of West Tampa. Donated lands and buildings to cigar manufacturers, constructed the Fortune St. bridge and a streetcar line. In 1908, donated 40 acres for the creation of Macfarlane Park.
Macfarlane had "the canniness of a Scot, the resourcefulness of an American and the genuine wit and wisdom of a Florida Cracker."
Marker Number: None
Date: 1985
County: Hillsborough
Marker Type: City
Sponsored or placed by: Tampa Historical Society
Website: Not listed
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