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From Citrus to Cemeteries:. Historical Archaeology in Oakland. Jena M. Skinner (University of Central Florida) Jason Wenzel (University of Florida) Alita Huff (Ocoee Historical Commission). Oakland Historic Archaeology Project. Excavation at Chambless -Hull House 8OR9836
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From Citrus to Cemeteries: Historical Archaeology in Oakland Jena M. Skinner (University of Central Florida) Jason Wenzel (University of Florida) Alita Huff (Ocoee Historical Commission)
Oakland Historic Archaeology Project • Excavation at Chambless-Hull House 8OR9836 • Study of Old African American Cemetery 8OR9567 • Ethnographic and Archival research • Educational Outreach
Luther Tilden • - Luther Tilden Purchased 561 acre tract in 1877, became known as “Tildenville” (unofficially part of Oakland) • “Grand Ole Man of West Orange County” • Citrus Groves and Packing Houses Meadow Marsh 8OR4657