Venice in Sarasota County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Lord - Higel House Restoration Project
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 13, 2011
1. Lord - Higel House Restoration Project Marker
In 1905 it became the residence of his citrus grove manager George Higel. George and Abigail Williams Higel lived and raised five of their six children in this house until 1919.
In 2005 the house was given to the City of Venice and moved to its present location where it will be restored and become a period museum for describing the lives and times of pioneer settlers of the Venice Area. The Lord - Higel House will allow locals and visitors to glimpse both pioneer history and obtain information about other local attractions.
Erected by City of Venice Historical Preservation Board.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 27° 5.916′ N, 82° 27.093′ W. Marker is in Venice, Florida, in Sarasota County. It is at the intersection of Granada Avenue and Avenue des Parques South, on the right when traveling east on Granada Avenue. This historical marker is located in a residential area between the downtown area and the gulf coast beaches, just
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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: Welcome to Heritage Court / Fred H. Albee, M.D. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Venice Apartment District (about 500 feet away); Pioneer Court (about 600 feet away); 1926 Article From "Venice News" (approx. Ό mile away); Venice (approx. Ό mile away); Kentucky Military Institute (approx. Ό mile away); The Hotel Venice (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ennes Arcade and Hotel Valencia 1926 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Venice.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 13, 2011
2. Lord - Higel House Restoration Project Marker
View of the historical marker as seen in front of the northwest corner of the Lord - Higel House.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 13, 2011
3. Lord - Higel House Restoration Project Marker
View of the southwest corner of the Lord - Higel House.
Photographed by Dale K. Benington, June 13, 2011
4. Lord - Higel House Restoration Project Marker
View of both the historical marker and the featured structure looking east along Granada Avenue.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,042 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2011, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.
