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National Register of Historic Places listings in Hamilton County, Florida facts for kids

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This map shows where Hamilton County is in Florida.

Welcome to Hamilton County, Florida! Did you know that some buildings and places here are super old and important? They are so special that they are listed on something called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect these cool spots so people can enjoy them for many years to come.

In Hamilton County, there are 5 places and areas that are on this special list. Let's take a look at them! You can even see where they are on a map if you check out their coordinates.

Historic Places in Hamilton County

Here are the amazing places in Hamilton County that are recognized for their history:

Jennings High School

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Jennings High School, a historic building.
  • Location: 1291 Florida Street, Jennings
  • Listed: January 10, 2008

This old school building in Jennings has a lot of history! It was built a long time ago and has seen many students pass through its halls. It's a great example of the kind of schools people went to in the past.

Johns House

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The historic Johns House in White Springs.
  • Location: At the corner of State Road 135 and Adams Memorial Drive, White Springs
  • Listed: July 9, 1998

The Johns House is a beautiful old home located in White Springs. It's a special part of the town's history, showing us how people lived many years ago.

Old Hamilton County Jail

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The Old Hamilton County Jail building.
  • Location: 501 Northeast 1st Avenue, Jasper
  • Listed: July 7, 1983

Even old jails can be historic! This building in Jasper used to be the county jail. It's a reminder of how things were done in the past and stands as an important piece of the county's story.

United Methodist Church (Jasper)

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The United Methodist Church in Jasper.
  • Location: Central Avenue and 5th Street, Jasper
  • Listed: September 29, 1978

This church in Jasper is a very old and important building for the community. Churches often serve as central gathering places and their architecture can tell us a lot about the time they were built.

White Springs Historic District

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A historic house in the White Springs Historic District.
  • Location: An area roughly bordered by River, First, Suwannee, and Hewitt Streets, State Road 25A, U.S. Route 41, and the Suwannee River, White Springs
  • Listed: September 19, 1997

This isn't just one building, but a whole area in White Springs! A "historic district" means that many old and important buildings are grouped together. This district includes many cool spots that show what White Springs was like long ago, especially near the famous Suwannee River.

A Former Historic Place

Sometimes, a historic place might be removed from the list. This usually happens if the building is changed too much or, sadly, if it's torn down.

Spring House

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An old drawing of the Spring House.
  • Location: Suwannee River at Spring Street, White Springs
  • Listed: 1974
  • Delisted: 1974

The Spring House in White Springs was once on the list, but it was taken off because it was demolished in 1973. Even though it's gone, it was still an important part of the area's history for a time.

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