Haile Homestead
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Historic marker near Kanapaha Plantation house
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| Location: | Gainesville, Florida |
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| Coordinates: | 29°35′40″N 82°26′7″W / 29.59444°N 82.43528°WCoordinates: 29°35′40″N 82°26′7″W / 29.59444°N 82.43528°W |
| Governing body: | Private |
| NRHP Reference#: | 86000915 |
| Added to NRHP: | May 2, 1986 |
The Haile Homestead, also known as Haile Plantation House or Kanapaha, is a historic site and museum in Gainesville, Florida, United States. It is located at 8500 SR 24. On May 2, 1986, the house was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Officially known as Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation, the house was built for Thomas Evans and Serena Chesnut Haile in 1856 as part of their original 1,500-acre (6.1 km2) cotton plantation. The house is noted for the writings on its walls by members of the family. The museum is open for tours on weekends.
[edit] External links
- Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation - official website
- Alachua County listings at National Register of Historic Places
- Alachua County listings Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs
- Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation at Historic Homes of Greater Gainesville
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