National Register of Historic Places listings in Jefferson County, Florida facts for kids
This article is about the cool historic places in Jefferson County, Florida, that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect important buildings, sites, and objects in the United States. It's like giving them a "super important" badge so they can be preserved for future generations.
In Jefferson County, there are 24 different places and areas that have earned a spot on this list. These places tell us a lot about the history of the county, from old schools and homes to important archaeological sites.
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Historic Places in Jefferson County
Many interesting places in Jefferson County are on the National Register. Let's explore some of them!
Old Schools and Public Buildings
Some buildings on the list were once places where people learned or worked for the community.
Bethel School
The Bethel School is located on County Road 149 near Monticello. It was added to the list in 2001. Old schools like this one are important because they show us how education used to be.
Jefferson County Jail
The Jefferson County Jail in Monticello, on West Dogwood Street, was listed in 2014. Even old jails can be historic! They show us how justice systems worked in the past.
Monticello High School
The Monticello High School building, found on West Washington Street in Monticello, joined the list in 1999. It's another example of a historic place of learning.
Perkins Opera House
The Perkins Opera House is a cool building in Monticello, located at Washington Street and Courthouse Square. It was added to the list in 1972. Imagine all the shows and performances that happened here long ago!
Historic Homes and Districts
Many old houses and even whole neighborhoods are protected because of their history.
Denham-Lacy House
The Denham-Lacy House is a historic home on Palmer Mill Road in Monticello. It was recognized in 1982.
Dennis-Coxetter House
Near Lloyd, at the junction of State Roads 59 and 158, you can find the Dennis-Coxetter House. It became a historic place in 1988.
Girardeau House
The Girardeau House is another historic home in Monticello, located on East Washington Street. It was added to the list in 2011.
Lloyd Historic District
The Lloyd Historic District is not just one building, but a whole area in Lloyd. It includes parts of Main Street and Bond Street. This district was listed in 1991, meaning many buildings in this area are important to history.
Lloyd-Bond House
The Lloyd-Bond House is on Bond Street in Lloyd. This house was added to the list in 1984.
Lyndhurst Plantation
About 15 miles northeast of Monticello, off Ashville Road, is the Lyndhurst Plantation. It was listed in 1973. Plantations are large farms from the past, and their buildings can tell us about how people lived and worked.
Asa May House
The Asa May House is located north of the junction of U.S. Routes 19 and 27 in Capps. It was added to the list in 1972.
Monticello Historic District
Similar to the Lloyd Historic District, the Monticello Historic District covers an area in Monticello. It includes parts of Madison, Jefferson, Dogwood, and Washington Streets. This district was listed in 1977.
Palmer House
The Palmer House is another historic home in Monticello, located at Palmer Mill Road and South Jefferson Street. It was added to the list in 1978.
Palmer-Perkins House
The Palmer-Perkins House is on West Palmer Mill Road in Monticello. It became a historic place in 1979.
Turnbull-Ritter House
Northwest of Lamont, off U.S. Route 19, is the Turnbull-Ritter House. It was listed in 1979.
Wirick-Simmons House
The Wirick-Simmons House is in Monticello, at Jefferson and Pearl Streets. It was added to the list in 1972.
Archaeological and Mission Sites
Some of the most interesting historic places are ancient sites where people lived long ago.
Letchworth Mounds Archaeological Site
The Letchworth Mounds Archaeological Site is located on Sunray Road, near Tallahassee. It was listed in 2010. Mounds like these were often built by Native American communities many centuries ago. They can be burial sites or ceremonial places.
San Joseph de Ocuya Site
The San Joseph de Ocuya Site near Lloyd was listed in 1973. This is a site of an old Spanish mission. Missions were settlements built by Spanish priests to teach Christianity to Native Americans.
San Juan De Aspalaga Site
Near Wacissa, the San Juan De Aspalaga Site was also listed in 1973. This is another important Spanish mission site.
San Miguel de Asile Mission Site
The San Miguel de Asile Mission Site near Lamont was added to the list in 1974. This is yet another example of a historic Spanish mission in the area.
Other Notable Buildings
Lloyd Railroad Depot
The Lloyd Railroad Depot is near the junction of State Road 59 and Lester Lawrence Road in Lloyd. It was listed in 1974. Railroad depots were very important buildings in the past, as they were where trains stopped and people traveled from.
Lloyd Woman's Club
The Lloyd Woman's Club building on Bond Street in Lloyd was added to the list in 1998. Woman's Clubs were important groups where women worked together to improve their communities.
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Bethel School
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Denham-Lacy House
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Dennis-Coxetter House
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Girardeau House
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Jefferson County Jail
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Letchworth Mounds Archaeological Site
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Lloyd Historic District
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Lloyd Railroad Depot
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Lloyd Woman's Club
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Lloyd-Bond House
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Lyndhurst Plantation
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Asa May House
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Monticello High School
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Monticello Historic District
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Palmer House
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Palmer-Perkins House
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Perkins Opera House
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San Joseph de Ocuya Site (address restricted)
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San Juan De Aspalaga Site (address restricted)
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San Miguel de Asile Mission Site (address restricted)
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Turnbull-Ritter House
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Wirick-Simmons House
