Apalachicola in Franklin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Raney House
Photographed By Tim Carr, July 28, 2008
1. The Raney House Marker
Inscription.
The Raney House. . During the 1830's, when the cotton port of Apalachicola was rapidly expanding, David G. Raney built a rather plain, Federal style house at this site. Around 1850, A two - story portico and other features of the then popular Greek Revival architectural style were added to that structure. Raney, a native of Virginia, was a prosperous merchant who was prominent in many of the town's civic affairs. His eight children grew up in this home. A son, George Pettus Raney (born in 1845), served in the Confederate Army and then returned to Apalachicola to practice law until his election to the Florida Legislature in 1868. Later, George P. Raney served two Florida governors as Attorney General before becoming first a justice of the Florida Supreme Court and then its Chief Justice, a position he resigned in 1894. He practiced law until his death in 1911. Legend relates that ladies of Apalachicola met in the Raney house at the beginning of the Civil War to sew a battle flag for local Confederate troops. Legend also says that Franklin County troops were mustered out of service at the Raney House when the war ended. The Raney House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
During the 1830's, when the cotton port of Apalachicola was rapidly expanding, David G. Raney built a rather plain, Federal style house at this site. Around 1850, A two - story portico and other features of the then popular Greek Revival architectural style were added to that structure. Raney, a native of Virginia, was a prosperous merchant who was prominent in many of the town's civic affairs. His eight children grew up in this home. A son, George Pettus Raney (born in 1845), served in the Confederate Army and then returned to Apalachicola to practice law until his election to the Florida Legislature in 1868. Later, George P. Raney served two Florida governors as Attorney General before becoming first a justice of the Florida Supreme Court and then its Chief Justice, a position he resigned in 1894. He practiced law until his death in 1911. Legend relates that ladies of Apalachicola met in the Raney house at the beginning of the Civil War to sew a battle flag for local Confederate troops. Legend also says that Franklin County troops were mustered out of service at the Raney House when the war ended. The Raney House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1976 by The Apalachicola Historic Board In Cooperation With Department Of State. (Marker Number F-270.)
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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 29° 43.698′ N, 84° 59.13′ W. Marker is in Apalachicola, Florida, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of Market Street and Avenue F, on the left when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 128 Market Street, Apalachicola FL 32320, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,281 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2010, by Timothy Carr of Birmingham, Alabama. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
