Moore House - Heritage Village - Largo, FL
N 27° 52.943 W 082° 48.583
17R E 321854 N 3085489
One of many relocated structures in this small park. Built 1879, moved here 1981.
Waymark Code: WM5PD7
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 01/29/2009
Views: 5
George Washington and Francis Moore left Kentucky in 1875 to follow his parents to the Pinellas Peninsula. they built this house next to his parents plot of land-just west of Stevenson Creek. George, a blacksmith and machinist, and 'fanny' had 5 children. The family grew vegetables, cultivated citrus and other fruits while also raising cattle and hogs that roamed freely.
Type of move: City to City
Building Status: Public
Related Website: [Web Link]
Original Location: Not Listed
How it was moved: Not listed
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