About this property
Bannerman Plantation was a forced-labor farm of about 1,500 acres (610 ha) and located in northwest Leon County, Florida, just north of the old unincorporated community of Meridian and west-northwest of Lake Iamonia. Bannerman Plantation was established in 1852 or earlier by Charles Bannerman of North Carolina, who by 1860 had enslaved 67 people to work his land. The plantation house is located at 13426 N. Meridian Rd. and is a 2-story home with porches on both floors that partially wrap to each side of the house. The porches are supported with eight stately columns.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000606. It was listed on June 5, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Bannerman Plantation listed on the National Register?
Bannerman Plantation was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 5, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Bannerman Plantation?
Bannerman Plantation is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bannerman Plantation?
The period of significance for Bannerman Plantation is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1852.
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