Kingsley Plantation, Barn, 11676 Palmetto Avenue, Jacksonville, Duval County, FL
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Significance: T-shaped in plan, the barn at Kingsley Plantation was erected in two phases. The north wing, constructed of tabby brick, was most likely built ca. 1814-20 early in Zephaniah Kingsley's tenure. The south wing, constructed of poured tabby, was built at an unknown but later date, although possibly by 1822. Wood framing supports the roof. The barn at Kingsley Plantation is the only surviving barn from Florida's colonial period.
Unprocessed Field note material exists for this structure: N1020
Survey number: HABS FL-478-D
National Register of Historic Places NRIS Number: 70000182
Kingsley Plantation is a historic site located on Fort George Island in Jacksonville, Florida. It was originally established in 1814 by Zephaniah Kingsley, a wealthy plantation owner who owned several plantations in the southeastern United States. The plantation was primarily used to grow and harvest Sea Island cotton, a highly prized crop due to its long, silky fibres. The plantation was worked by enslaved Africans, many of whom were brought to the plantation from West Africa. Despite owning slaves, Kingsley was known for his relatively progressive views on race and slavery. He believed that enslaved Africans should be treated with dignity and respect and even married one of his slaves, a woman named Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley. Today, Kingsley Plantation is open to the public as part of the National Park Service. Visitors can tour the plantation's main house, which has been restored to its original 19th-century appearance, as well as several other historic buildings on the property. The site also features exhibits and educational programs that explore the history of slavery in the United States.
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