Ely-Criglar House
Posted by: Markerman62
N 30° 46.589 W 085° 14.112
16R E 668883 N 3406161
Located in Marianna in front of the antebellum mansion.
Waymark Code: WMHR4K
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 08/07/2013
Views: 5
This two-story residence is one of Marianna's first great antebellum mansions, built by Francis R. Ely around 1840. The house was acquired in 1889 by Francis B. Carter, who later became Justice of the Supreme Court of Florida. In 1900 the house was sold to the Joseph M. Criglar family, and still stands a proud monument to Jackson County's rich heritage. The brick is of native material, made on the site. Originally larger than at present, the house was flanked by wings of wood on east and west. The east wing was demolished-the west wing removed and stands immediately west of the main house as a separate dwelling. This home has been in constant use as a residence and illustrates the skill and endurance with which the Florida pioneers built.
Marker Number: 0
Date: 1972
County: Jackson
Marker Type: Roadside
Sponsored or placed by: Jackson County Historical Commission
Website: Not listed
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