Wirick-Simmons House

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Wirick-Simmons House
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Location Monticello, Florida
Coordinates 30°32′46″N83°52′12″W / 30.54611°N 83.87000°W / 30.54611; -83.87000
Built1830s [1]
Architectural style Greek Revival [1] [2]
NRHP reference No. 72000331 [2]
Added to NRHPJune 30, 1972

The Wirick-Simmons House is a historic home in Monticello, Florida. It is located at Jefferson and Pearl Streets. On June 30, 1972, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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The house owned by the Jefferson County Historical Association, and serves as the organization's headquarters. Tours are offered during special events.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Jefferson County listings". Florida's History Through Its Places. Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs. 2007-02-20.
  2. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.