Peacocks on bridge, 1967
Item
Title
Peacocks on bridge, 1967
Description
Several peacocks on pedestrian bridge at the Langford-Evinrude property in Jensen Beach.
France Langford first brought two peacocks to her Rio-Jensen property during the 1940s. The peacock population grew over the years from the original set of birds and by the early 2000s more than 100 peacocks lived in and around Langford's estate.
In 2001, after more human residents moved into the area, Langford's peacocks created a bit of local controversy when some citizens of Rio began complaining about the noise and mess they make, resulting in several community meetings and articles in The Stuart News. Ultimately, the peacocks were allowed to stay, although it appears that the population dwindled.
France Langford first brought two peacocks to her Rio-Jensen property during the 1940s. The peacock population grew over the years from the original set of birds and by the early 2000s more than 100 peacocks lived in and around Langford's estate.
In 2001, after more human residents moved into the area, Langford's peacocks created a bit of local controversy when some citizens of Rio began complaining about the noise and mess they make, resulting in several community meetings and articles in The Stuart News. Ultimately, the peacocks were allowed to stay, although it appears that the population dwindled.
Source
Scan gift Historical Society of Martin County.
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Format
Color print; 3.5x3.5 inches
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Identifier
HSMC-2026-012-150a
2026.012
HSMC 2006.31.0925
Original Format
Photographic print
Collection
Citation
“Peacocks on bridge, 1967,” Martin Digital History, accessed October 2, 2026, https://www.martindigitalhistory.org/items/show/19330.