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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WW1_green-key-historical_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Named for the color of the abundant mangroves, Green Key was originally known as Deer Island. It was homesteaded in the early 1900s by J.G. "Gip" and Cora Brown, who built a home at the tip of the key. In 1930, a limerock causeway was constructed …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A2M_seven-springs_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Early residents of this area were Samuel H. Stevenson and his wife, Elizabeth, who believed in the therapeutic benefits of the mineral springs now known as Seven Springs. It became somewhat of a health resort after Stevenson created a pool by inst…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A1Y_moon-lake-gardens-and-dude-ranch_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Development of this former 9,000 acre sportman's paradise was begun in 1933 by Ed Haley's Moon Lake Company. It opened in 1937, complete with bridal paths, native and exotic trees, flowers and shrubs, and plenty of game and fish. The lodge, casino…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19OB_west-elfers-cemetery_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
As part of the Baillie Settlement, a congregation of Methodists and Baptists established a Union Church and cemetery on this site, ca. 1876. In March 1877, the church conducted the first burial with the interment of Peter K. Baillie, pioneer settl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19O0_old-elfers-school_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Built 1914 of limerock white brick faced with red clay brick, this oldest two-story building of such construction in western Pasco County has served generations of school children and was used for many area activities before its renovation in 1979…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19NZ_our-lady-queen-of-peace-catholic-church_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Formerly located on Washington Street, this first permanent home for the parish was dedicated on March 9, 1919, although Mass had been celebrated since 1913 in temporary locations by priests from Saint Leo Abbey. Father Felix Ullrich, OSB, was it'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19NH_sims-park_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
Originally named Enchantment Park, it was renamed December 16, 1924, to honor George R Sims, early developer of New Port Richey and donor of the park and clubhouse. His wife, Marjorie, was the first Chasco Fiesta queen. The Civic Club, organized i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2JA_mc-neil-homestead-1882_New-Port-Richey-FL.html
This plat of land (Section 6, Township 26S, Range 17E) was surveyed in January 1847 for the newly formed state of Florida by Deputy Surveyor George Watson. In 1851 the state government created the Internal Improvement Board to encourage settlement…