Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located in Homosassa, off U.S. 19. It contains the ruins of a forced-labor farm owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was an enslaver and a delegate of the Florida Territorial Legislative Council.
attractions: Monkey Island, Snorkeling With Manatees, restaurants: Old Mill Tavern, Florida Cracker Monkey Bar, Nauti Time Seafood n Wings, Florida Cracker Kitchen At Riverside Resort, The Museum Cafe, Nature Coast Bar and Grill, Two Pop's Sandwich Shop
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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located in Homosassa, off U.S. 19. It contains the ruins of a forced-labor farm owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was an enslaver and a delegate of the Florida Territorial Legislative Council.
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SLOW DOWN AND SEE! If you like Florida history, this is a must stop while in Homosassa. "The park contains remnants of the once-thriving 5,100-acre sugar plantation: a 40-foot limestone masonry chimney, iron gears and a cane press. The steam-driven mill operated from 1851 to 1864 and served as a supplier of sugar products for Southern troops during the Civil War," (Florida State Park). There are interesting little details to see at this outside exhibit that are worth slowing down to see. Parking is across the street. Be careful, this road can be busy at times. The restrooms were closed -- which was disappointing to many weary travelers. The small woodland park, by the parking lot, is charming with Oak and Cypress trees being hugged by fascinating twisting grape vines. A picnic pavilion and tables was a welcome place to rest and enjoy a snack, while being refreshed by a cool breeze. Larry Roach Feb.18, 2022. Blessings from Florida!
Larry RoachLarry Roach
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The sugar mill is showing it's age. 2 bowls are gone the 3 others are rotting away. Sign there talking about looking for the future. Said going to put stuff up about the people who worked there. Not sure why it's labeled as a state park. What you see in the photos is it. Across the street is an open pavilion you can sit & have your sandwich .No restrooms. Signs along the circle with history facts. There's a few bar/ grills in very close proximity.
GaryGary
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Me and My wife loved Taken our Potbelly Pig out on the boat for a time on the water......at look at pic! True story and yes the old sugarcane mill that was burned down in the war was Awesome...that it still exists. Destroying History only hurts the Future not the past. You feel human when you can touch history because it puts it into reality.
HometownselectsHometownselects
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Nice little place to stop for a break and stretch your legs. Pavilion and comfort station across the road. Stopped and let dogs walk and took some pics. View a little history of the area. Also ride down the road a ways to the Salt Marsh WMA area for some trails, overlook. There is also a rough kayak launch a ways in.
Gary ThompsonGary Thompson
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Neat little roadside park. Take you back in time. Nicely preserved and signage to explain the history. It is on the main road so a bit of traffic. Check it out
GoVaca ComGoVaca Com
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Not a lot to see here but sure worth a walkabout if you're in the neighborhood. Always good to learn a bit about local history. Picnic tables (some under a pavilion) available across the street from the mill ruins. Old Mill Tavern shares the parking lot and has pretty good food.
JustHavinFunJustHavinFun
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Nearby Attractions Of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Monkey Island
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Monkey Island
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Nearby Restaurants Of Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Old Mill Tavern
Florida Cracker Monkey Bar
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Florida Cracker Kitchen At Riverside Resort
The Museum Cafe
Nature Coast Bar and Grill
Two Pop's Sandwich Shop
Old Mill Tavern
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Florida Cracker Monkey Bar
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Nauti Time Seafood n Wings
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Florida Cracker Kitchen At Riverside Resort
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(352) 795-3817
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floridastateparks.org
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