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Historic Florida Churches
By Joy Sheffield Harris


Mary's Chapel Sarasota
Selby Gardens Historic Spanish Point, a 30-acre museum in Osprey on Little Sarasota Bay, Sarasota County, is home to archaeological sites...

Joy Harris
Jan 22, 20241 min read
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1887 Beaches Museum Chapel
The Beaches Museum Chapel on Jacksonville Beach in Duval County is part of the Beaches Museum and History Park. It was moved from Pablo...

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Jan 15, 20241 min read
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Barberville Pioneer Settlement
Midway United Methodist Church The Barberville Pioneer Settlement in Volusia County, featuring local and regional historically...

Joy Harris
Jan 8, 20241 min read
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Historic Kissimmee Churches
Three historic downtown Kissimmee churches First Presbyterian Church, built in 1886 is located at 15 Church Street. This wooden gothic...

Joy Harris
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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My Father Floyd
While sitting with my father on the steps of this country church in Steinhatchee, he told me the story of a young man from Vernon who set...

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Nov 7, 20231 min read
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Historic Dade City & Church Street
Church Street Historic District in Dade City is home to the charming First Presbyterian Church. Also in Dade City is The Pioneer Florida...

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Oct 23, 20231 min read
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Inside Look at Pioneer Village Church
Pioneer Village Church at Shingle Creek 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee The Pioneer Village Church at Shingle Creek is a replica of the one...

Joy Harris
Jun 15, 20232 min read
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Florida Circuit Riders & Bellamy Road
Florida circuit riding preachers blazed a trial for us to follow as we explore the Sunshine State. “Wherever men can go for money, we can...

Joy Harris
Jun 12, 20233 min read
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