| Orman House | |
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 View of the house | |
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| Location | Franklin County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Apalachicola |
| Coordinates | 29°43′45″N84°59′24″W / 29.72917°N 84.99000°W |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
The Orman House (built in 1838) is a Florida State Park and historic site located in Apalachicola, in northwestern Florida. The address is 177 5th Street.
The adjacent Veterans Memorial Plaza includes a bronze partial replica of the Three Soldiers statue, part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The house is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. It is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
Admission to the tour is $2.00 per person (children under six free).
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