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Simple Country Homestead
By 1881, the Peninsular Railroad ran through this small but growing town where a depot, two churches, a post office and school once served. Turpentine, clay bricks, a cotton gin and a gristmill fueled the economic relevance of the town until 1940 when industry began to leave, causing the population to dwindle. The Post Office closed in 1966.
This simple but beautiful home is a great example of the architecture of it's day and of this area. Although I do not have specific information on this particular home, based on the style of it and the history of the town, I would estimate construction to be between 1880-1890.
[Alachua County, FL]
Simple Country Homestead
By 1881, the Peninsular Railroad ran through this small but growing town where a depot, two churches, a post office and school once served. Turpentine, clay bricks, a cotton gin and a gristmill fueled the economic relevance of the town until 1940 when industry began to leave, causing the population to dwindle. The Post Office closed in 1966.
This simple but beautiful home is a great example of the architecture of it's day and of this area. Although I do not have specific information on this particular home, based on the style of it and the history of the town, I would estimate construction to be between 1880-1890.
[Alachua County, FL]