City of Newberry Historic District

The discovery of hard rock phosphate in Alachua County in 1889 sparked the appearance of boom towns wherever large deposits of the mineral were found. Incorporated in 1894, Newberry thrived until 1914 when the onset of World War I forced ...

Captain George Carey House

Historic Marker number one is located at 410 Caroline Street, between Duval and Whitehead Streets, in the Key West Historic District.

This house was built in 1834 by Captain George Carey, an Englishman who ran a seaport bar and wholesale liquor ...

Archer Florida

When Europeans first arrived in this area in the 16th century, the inhabitants were Timucuan Indians. In 1774, traveling botanist William Bartram visited Seminole Indians nearby. In the 1850s a town called Deer Hammock was established here, probably in anticipation ...

National Historic Landmark - Walt Whitman's House

National Historic Landmark - Walt Whitman's House

From 1884 until his death, this two story, plain frame house was the home of Walt Whitman (1819-1892), the --Poet of Democracy--.

Whitman is best remembered for his --Leaves of Grass-- whose great merit was ...

National Historic Landmark - William Trent House

National Historic Landmark – William Trent House

Built in 1719 by a Scottish merchant, this red brick with white trim structure is a distinguished example of an early Georgian house designed in the Queen Anne style.

The house has a handsome simplicity ...

National Historic Landmark - Shadow Lawn

National Historic Landmark - Shadow Lawn

A palatial French-style residence with a spectacular cortile, designed by an architect who was among the finest American practitioners in the French classical tradition.

Built for the wealthy president of the F. W. Woolworth Company, and ...

National Historic Landmark- Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket

National Historic Landmark - Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club

Seabright Lawn Tennis & Cricket Club (organized in 1877 and incorporated in 1886) is the among the oldest continuously active tennis clubs in the country.

Over the years, Seabright has ...

National Historic Landmark – Sandy Hook Light

National Historic Landmark - Sandy Hook Light

Sandy Hook Light is the oldest standing light tower in the United States.

Since 1764 the beam from this 85-foot tall white tower has guided innumerable vessels through New York harbor.

In 1997 the Lighthouse was ...

National Historic Landmark - Ringwood Manor

National Historic Landmark - Ringwood Manor

This large, rambling brick and frame structure is associated with one of America's earliest and most important iron producing enterprises.

A charcoal iron furnace was established here in 1739, and except for a hiatus after the ...

National Historic Landmark – Red Bank Battlefield

National Historic Landmark - Red Bank Battlefield

On October 22, 1777, Fort Mercer, an earthen fort erected to guard the river approach to Philadelphia, was successfully defended by Americans in the Battle of the Red Bank.

Their victory delayed the opening of ...