National Historic Landmark-Joseph Manigault House

National Historic Landmark- Joseph Manigault House

Built in 1790, this is the first Neoclassical building designed by architect Gabriel Manigault. His design reflects the architectural influence of Robert Adam.

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National Historic Landmark-Lancaster County Jail

National Historic Landmark- Lancaster County Jail

Completed in 1823, this three story stuccoed building reflects innovations by the architect. He omitted dungeons and designed cells for better air circulation.

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St. James African Methodist Church

Organized in 1867, the church purchased land on the corner of East 9th Street and South Cypress Avenue. Sanford's oldest church founded by blacks, St. James is a red-brick English Gothic Revival style building with four matching stained glass windows. ...

John H. Hurston House (Private)

The Reverend John Hurston was the father of noted author and anthropologist, Zora Neale Hurston. Reverend Hurston and his wife, Mattie, lived in this Second Empire style residence.

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St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church

This AME church started as a small wooden structure in 1894 and has grown to encompass an entire corner. It is all that remains of a once thriving African American district.

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National Historic Landmark-Fort Hill,John C. Calhoun House

National Historic Landmark- Fort Hill -John C. Calhoun House

This was the residence of John Caldwell Calhoun (1782-1850), best remembered for his vigorous defense of States' Rights.

His long political career included the U.S. House and Senate, service as Secretary of ...

National Historic Landmark-James K. Polk House

National Historical Landmark- James K Polk House

Constructed in 1816, this two story brick house was the home of James Knox Polk (1795-1849), 11th President of the United States (1845-1849), who lived here for several years during his youth.

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National Historic Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

National Historical Landmark-Jubilee Hall, Fisk University

Completed in 1876, this Victorian Gothic structure is the oldest building on campus. Fisk University was founded in 1865 by the American Missionary Association to provide a liberal arts education for Blacks after the ...

Johnnie Ruth Clark Health Center at Historic Mercy Hospital

Built in 1923, Mercy Hospital is St. Petersburg's oldest surviving hospital building. Designed by St. Peterburg architect, Henry Taylor, it was directed by Dr. James Ponder, one of the most influential leaders of St. Petersburg's African American community. Dr. Ponder ...

The Jackson House (Private)

This two story wood frame house was built around 1900 as a family home. Expanded to 24 rooms, it became known as The Jackson House. One block from the Union Station Railroad Depot, the house served porters and other black ...