Chattahoochee in Gadsden County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Apalachicola Arsenal
Officer's Quarters and Guard Room
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 5, 2014
1. Apalachicola Arsenal - Officer's Quarters Marker
Inscription.
Apalachicola Arsenal. Officer's Quarters and Guard Room. The Apalachicola Arsenal, originally known as the Mt. Vernon Arsenal, was built by the United States Army and served as an arms depot during the Second Seminole Indian War. Construction began in 1832, and was completed in 1839. The original compound consisted of nine buildings in a 400 ft. by 400 ft. quadrangle behind a 12-foot high, 30-inch-thick perimeter wall, plus other outbuildings. The U.S. Army maintained the arsenal until 1861, when it was taken over by Confederate troops. Following the Civil War, the arsenal was used by the Freedman's Bureau until 1868, and then as the state's first penitentiary. In 1876, it became the first mental health hospital in Florida. , This structure incorporates three of the arsenal's original buildings: an office, guard room, and officer's quarters. It later served as the hospital administrator's residence. The building features a two-story gallery ornamented by decorative brackets. Although portions of the gallery have been enclosed, the building retains much of its imposing historic appearance. Segments of the original perimeter wall are visible at both ends of this building. ,
A Florida Heritage Landmark.
The Apalachicola Arsenal, originally known as the Mt. Vernon Arsenal, was built by the United States Army and served as an arms depot during the Second Seminole Indian War. Construction began in 1832, and was completed in 1839. The original compound consisted of nine buildings in a 400 ft. by 400 ft. quadrangle behind a 12-foot high, 30-inch-thick perimeter wall, plus other outbuildings. The U.S. Army maintained the arsenal until 1861, when it was taken over by Confederate troops. Following the Civil War, the arsenal was used by the Freedman's Bureau until 1868, and then as the state's first penitentiary. In 1876, it became the first mental health hospital in Florida.
This structure incorporates three of the arsenal's original buildings: an office, guard room, and officer's quarters. It later served as the hospital administrator's residence. The building features a two-story gallery ornamented by decorative brackets. Although portions of the gallery have been enclosed, the building retains much of its imposing historic appearance. Segments of the original perimeter wall are visible at both ends of this building.
A Florida Heritage Landmark
Erected 2014 by Florida State Hospital The Department of Children and Families and the Florida Department of State.
Location. 30° 42.388′ N, 84° 50.311′ W. Marker is in Chattahoochee, Florida, in Gadsden County. Marker is on Holly Drive, 0.2 miles north of West Washington Street (U.S. 90), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Holly Drive, Chattahoochee FL 32324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Part of the original Gun Carriage Storage facility and exterior wall of the arsenal. The second story of the building is an addition.
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 5, 2014
5. Apalachicola Arsenal
Photographed By Mark Hilton, December 5, 2014
6. Apalachicola Arsenal restored Powder Magazine
Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 12, 2014, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.