Lemon Bay Cemetery
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rogueblack
N 26° 57.178 W 082° 21.194
17R E 365675 N 2981944
A historical cemetery in Englewood hosts some of the area's pioneers.
Waymark Code: WM4NXV
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/13/2008
Views: 30
On the corner of the cemetery property, the historical marker is planted beneath an U.S. Flag and P.O.W. flag.
The marker reads:
Since the late 1800's the deceased loved ones of Englewood's pioneer settlers have been laid to rest on this high sandy ridge.
The land for the cemetery was deeded to the citizens of the Lemon Bay area, by means of trustees, by John H. and Florence V. Hill on May 10th. 1900.
The first Board of Trustees were:
John W. Green [-] W.H. (Capt. Hamp) Lampp
William B. Pope [-] Daniel W. Gallop
Ferdinand Gottfried
A Perpetual Care Committee was established on December 13th. 1982.
Sarasota County Historical Commission 1983
Marker Number: 1983
Date: 1983
County: Sarasota
Marker Type: Plaque
Sponsored or placed by: Sarasota County Historical Commission
Website: Not listed
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