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Hillsboro Beach, Florida: Barefoot Mailman Statue

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Address:
1210 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL
Directions:
I-95 exit 42B. East on Hillsboro Blvd 2.5 miles, then south on A1A a little over a mile. The Statue is in front of municipal hall, on the west side of the road.
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Barefoot Mailman Statue

Tribute to the fearless barefoot mailmen of Florida -- particularly the one that was eaten by alligators.

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Barefoot Mailman Statue.

Barefoot Mailman Statue

This was a nice statue with a plaque telling the story of the Barefoot Mailman. Iguanas were all over the rocks at the base of the statue. We saw lots of them, but didn't get a picture of any.

[Melanie Turner, 04/18/2021]

Don't tread on the iguanas, Barefoot Mailman!

Iguana.

Barefoot Mailman Statue

Iguanas everywhere! Awesome!

[Rebecca, 08/02/2015]

Yet another little known hazard of delivering mail barefoot in Florida....

Barefoot Mailmen marker.

Barefoot Mailman Statue

The granite marker stands in front of the barefoot mailmen.

[John L, 05/08/2010]

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