Sanibel in Lee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Rutland House

— Sanibel Historical Museum and Village —

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

1. The Rutland House Marker

Inscription. Built in 1913 for the homesteading Wiren Family, and purchased in 1928 by Clarence Rutland, this is a typical "Cracker" style home. It features high ceilings, cross ventilation, a hip roof, generous porches, and is elevated on pilings - all common elements of old Florida homes. It features maximized good air circulation. The wood is slash pine. Its resin hardens and protects the wood from insects and water. Uncle Clarence, as he was known, purchased the home in 1928 for $2,000 and lived in it until shortly before his death in 1982, when it became the first building to house the Sanibel Historical Museum. The home was moved to the village from its location on Periwinkle Way, at the western corner of Periwinkle Park.

Erected by Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. (Marker Number 12.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 26° 26.388′ N, 82° 4.536′ W. Marker is in Sanibel, Florida, in Lee County. It can be reached from Dunlap Road east of Wooster Lane, on the right when traveling west. The marker is located within Sanibel Historical Museum and Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 950 Dunlap Road, Sanibel FL 33957, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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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 walking distance of this marker: Caretakers’ Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanibel Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanibel School for White Children (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanibel Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Shore Haven (within shouting distance of this marker); Burnap Cottage (within shouting distance of this marker); Miss Charlotta’s Tea Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Sanibel Surrey (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sanibel.

Also see . . .
1. Beloved Cracker House at Sanibel Historical Village. (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Sanibel History. (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
3. Sanibel Island & Captiva Island History. (Submitted on November 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

2. The Rutland House Marker

The Rutland House, Historical Register Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

3. The Rutland House, Historical Register Plaque

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. The Rutland House, Historical Register Plaque

The Rutland House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

5. The Rutland House

Building 12

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 416 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.