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. The two-and-a-half story Greek Revival house was built in 1831 by Reverend Adam Wirick, a Methodist "Circuit Rider", and since 1871 has been occupied by Thomas Simmons and his descendants. 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.


References

  1. 1 2 "Jefferson County listings". Florida's History Through Its Places. Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs. February 20, 2007. Archived from the original on February 16, 2007. Retrieved September 26, 2006.
  2. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.