Historic Locations

Historic Locations

FRANKLIN MERCANTILE

County Road 125 S, Glen St. Mary, Florida.
Open Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. until 5 p.m..
This unique, century-old General Store / Post Office is now home to a charming antique and gift shop. Shoppers will enjoy browsing through relics of the past and handcrafted items or just playing checkers on the front porch, watching the trains go by.

RACHEL'S FARMHOUSE

Located on E. Macclenny Avenue in Macclenny, Florida.
A restored "cracker" style house, this shop features handmade furniture and gifts. Also offered are candles, quilts, antiques, and other collectibles.

GLEN ST. MARY NURSERIES

Glen St. Mary, Florida.
Started in 1882 by George Lindley Taber, the Glen St. Mary Nurseries are located just south of the town named for the nurseries. The grand homes and large old trees on the nurseries make you feel like you have stepped back in time. Linwood, the stately family home of the Taber's for three generations, is easily the finest jewel in the crown of the nurseries property. This nursery was one of the most important and famous in the south with many plant and fruit tree introductions still popular today.

OLUSTEE DEPOT VISITOR CENTER

Olustee, Florida. Open 6 days from 9am to 4:30pm. Closed on Tuesdays.
The historic train depot is a Welcome Center with a history exhibit providing a glimpse into the life and growth of North Florida.

EMILY TABER PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Emily Taber Public Library is located at 14 W. McIver Avenue in Macclenny, Florida. Built in 1908 as the original Baker County Courthouse, the beautiful red brick building was designed by Edward C. Hosford in the Colonial Revival style. It served as the courthouse until 1945. In 1970 it became the Emily Taber Public Library.

OLD BAKER COUNTY JAIL

The Old Baker County Jail is at 42 W McIver Avenue in Macclenny, Florida. This historic site was built in 1911 with locally made bricks. Until 1973 the building was the county jail and home for the sheriff. It now houses the Baker County Historical Society.
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