Built circa 1890 Designated NHL September 20, 2006 Added to NRHP 29 September 1970 | NRHP Reference # 70000176 Phone +1 352-466-3672 | |
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Address 18700 Co Rd 325, Hawthorne, FL 32640, USA Hours Open today · 9AM–5PMMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturday9AM–5PMSunday9AM–5PM Similar Dudley Farm Historic S, Forest Capital Museum, Cedar Key Museum State Park, San Felasco Hammoc, Gainesville‑Hawthorne State Trail | ||
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a Florida State Park and historic site located on the former homestead of Florida author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. It is located in Cross Creek, Florida, between Ocala and Gainesville at 18700 South County Road 325.
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Marjorie kinnan rawlings historic state park
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The homestead is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, added on September 29, 1970. The house and farm yard were designated a National Historic Landmark on September 27, 2006.
Activities include hiking and hourly tours Thursday through Sunday, at 10 a.m. 11 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., except in August and September. Amenities include two short hiking trails and park employees that bring 1930s rural Florida to life with period clothing and stories. In addition, guests are invited to pick and sample oranges from the many trees within the property.
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays). The cost is $3 per car to enter the park.