New Port Richey in Pasco County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Moon Lake Gardens Stone Barn

Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 15, 2013

1. Moon Lake Gardens Stone Barn Marker

Inscription. Constructed of native limerock in the early 1930s, this stone barn is one remaining structure of Ed Haley's Moon Lake Gardens and Dude Ranch. This barn served some thirty Kentucky bred horses for the guests' pleasure and is said to have housed the electric generator for the ranch, as commercial electric power did not reach this area until after World War II.

Designed as a recreational mecca, opened to the public in 1937, Moon Lake Gardens and Dude Ranch closed with the advent of World War II, never to reopen.

Erected 2005 by The Ryland Group, Inc., The Pasco Board of County Commissioners and The Pasco County Historical Preservation Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1937.

Location. 28° 17.441′ N, 82° 37.135′ W. Marker is in New Port Richey, Florida, in Pasco County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Creedmoor Lane and Manistique Way, on the left when traveling south. The stone barn is located in the Waters Edge gated community west of County Road 587. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Port Richey FL 34654, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Moon Lake Gardens and Dude Ranch (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mc Neil Homestead 1882

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(approx. 2.8 miles away); Pasco County Veterans Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Pasco County Centennial (approx. 3.7 miles away); Vereen Methodist Episcopal Church, School and Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away); Pine Hill Cemetery (approx. 5.8 miles away); Seven Springs (approx. 6.2 miles away); West Pasco County War Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Port Richey.

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Photographed By Tim Fillmon, June 15, 2013

2. Moon Lake Gardens Stone Barn

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 912 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2013, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.