Marjenhoff Park is
situated in Reed Subdivision,
just east of the City San Marco area. The neighborhood was
named
for its developer, Harrison Reed, who served as governor of
Florida
from 1868-1873. From 1907 to 1932, South Jacksonville was a
separate municipality, to which Lilla M. White conveyed the
land
for the park in 1923. The site remained little more than a
swamp
until Alex D. Marjenhoff, a resident who lived near the site
and
also served on the South Jacksonville City Council from 1928
to
1932, initiated efforts to develop the park in 1929. The City
filled in the marsh, created a small lake with an island, and
with
the help of the neighborhood residents, planted trees and
other
plants to beautify the grounds. At the residents request, the
City
named the park in honor of Mr. Marjenhoff in October 1931.
Today,
the park is a favorite spot for small group picnics and quiet
relaxation.
This cache was placed by a member of the
Northeast Florida Geocachers
Association