Fernandina Beach in Nassau County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

The Lesesne House

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012

1. The Lesesne House Marker

Inscription. This Classical Revival style residence, built by Dr. John F. Lesesne circa 1860, is one of the oldest homes in Fernandina Beach. Lesesene left Fernandina during the Civil War and did not return. In 1868 the house became the property of the family of Judge John Friend, who had been appointed district tax commissioner after the war by President Andrew Johnson. Friend was a lawyer and served as a county commissioner and judge. At the time of his death in 1878 he was state senator-elect from Nassau County. The descendants of the Friend family still occupy the home. This double galleried home, constructed of hand-hewn lumber fastened with wooden pegs, is one of the major points of interest in the Fernandina Beach Historic District which was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
Florida Heritage Site

Erected 1997 by The General Duncan Lamont Clinch Historical Society of Amelia Island and Angel Starke Davis, Ernest and Marie Davis Chaplin Family, Davis and Dee Chaplin, Saxby Caroline Sperau and Florida Department of State. (Marker Number F-376.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #17 Andrew Johnson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location.

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30° 40.267′ N, 81° 27.692′ W. Marker is in Fernandina Beach, Florida, in Nassau County. It is on Centre Street near N 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fernandina Beach FL 32034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Florida’s First Coast,

in Greater Jacksonville,

and on the Sea Islands.

It is also in the American South.

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: Nassau County Historic Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Post Office Lamp Posts (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Post Office–Customs House-Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); Florida House (about 600 feet away); David L. Yulee (about 600 feet away); Phelan-Verot House Built Prior to 1866 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fernandina Beach.

Regarding The Lesesne House. as mentioned: National Register of Historic Places:
Fernandina Beach Historic District (added 1973 - - #73000593)
♦ Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architect, builder, or engineer: Barber,George W., et al., Schuyler,Robert V.
♦ Architectural Style: Queen Anne, Italianate
♦ Area of Significance: Politics/Government, Transportation, Exploration/Settlement, Architecture, Commerce

The Lesesne House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012

2. The Lesesne House and Marker

♦ Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1850-1874
♦ Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic
♦ Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic

The Lesesne House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012

3. The Lesesne House

The Lesesne House , west side view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012

4. The Lesesne House , west side view

The Lesesne House Marker, looking west along Centre Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, August 12, 2012

5. The Lesesne House Marker, looking west along Centre Street

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 2,065 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 16, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on August 17, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.