Floral City in Citrus County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Historic Duval House

Constructed 1865-66

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2017

1. The Historic Duval House Marker

Inscription. This house is the oldest surviving residential structure in Citrus County. It was purchased in 2012 by the Duval Preservation Trust, a non-profit institution organized for the purpose of restoration and preservation of this historic gem. Tax deductible donations and sponsorships to help in this endeavor are most welcome.

If you are interested, and for further information, please contact Trust financial officer H.D. Bassett at 352-341-0064, or by email at [email protected]

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 28° 45.014′ N, 82° 17.666′ W. Marker is in Floral City, Florida, in Citrus County. It is at the intersection of E. Orange Ave. (County Road CR48) and S. Floral City Rd., on the right on E. Orange Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8360 E Orange Ave, Floral City FL 34436, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Florida’s Gulf Coast. It is also in the American South and on the Gulf Coast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named The Historic Duval House (a few steps from this marker); Floral City's Travelers and Their Trails (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Floral City (approx. 0.4 miles away); What Lies Ahead

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Mile Posts (approx. 1.3 miles away); Lonely Outpost in a Hostile Land (approx. 3.8 miles away); A Costly Florida War (approx. 3.9 miles away); Whistle Markers (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral City.

Regarding The Historic Duval House. Built by Confederate veteran John Paul Formy-Duval, this large two-story Classical Revival Style home with porches on both floors is the oldest home in Citrus County.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2017

2. The Historic Duval House Marker

The Duval House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 2, 2017

3. The Duval House

The Historic Duval House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon

4. The Historic Duval House

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2017. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2017, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 885 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 3, 2017, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. 4. submitted on June 23, 2018, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.