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Historic Florida Churches
By Joy Sheffield Harris


Christ Church, Longwood
Christ Church in Longwood was founded in 1879. This board and batten neo-gothic style church with square tower was built entirely from...

Joy Harris
Oct 17, 20241 min read


St. James Episcopal Church Lake City,
St. James Episcopal Church in Lake City was built in 1880 and consecrated in 1884. the church was moved from the original site and moved...

Joy Harris
Oct 15, 20241 min read


St. Mary’s Episcopal Church: Madison
Mary’s Episcopal Church in Madison, Madison County is located just blocks from a busy highway. This Carpenter Gothic style church...

Joy Harris
Oct 12, 20241 min read


Melrose United Methodist Church
Melrose United Methodist Church a.k.a. Melrose Methodist Episcopal Church, South was constructed of heart pine by the congregation in...

Joy Harris
Oct 10, 20241 min read


First United Methodist Church, Jasper
The First United Methodist Church in the charming community of Jasper is home to this Carpenter Gothic style church. It features a...

Joy Harris
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Church of the Holy Comforter, Crescent City
Church of the Holy Comforter (or Cross) in Crescent City is an example of a Richard Upjohn Carpenter Gothic style church design ...

Joy Harris
Oct 5, 20241 min read


St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Milton
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Milton was consecrated in 1890 by the Rt. Rev. Edwin Gardner Weed III under the jurisdiction of the...

Joy Harris
Oct 2, 20241 min read


Miccosukee United Methodist Church
About 18 miles northeast of Tallahassee, Miccosukee United Methodist Church was built around 1876 in the rural crossroads of...

Joy Harris
Sep 29, 20241 min read


First Missionary Baptist Church, Fernandina
First Missionary Baptist Church, Fernandina, Nassau County, 1874. Founded by slaves in 1860 this wood frame vernacular is the oldest...

Joy Harris
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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