National Register of Historic Places

Roberts Ranch

Immokalee, Collier County, Florida
Listed
October 3, 2003
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
03000990

About this property

The Roberts Ranch (also known as the Old Allen Place or Baucom Place) is a historic site in Immokalee, Florida. It is located at 1215 Roberts Avenue. On October 4, 2003, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Immokalee Pioneer Museum, located at Roberts Ranch, is a 15-acre (61,000 m2) open-air museum that includes 19 preserved buildings of the original ranch. The Ranch is operated as one of the 5 Collier County Museums. Displays focus on late 19th century ranch life at the edge of the Big Cypress Swamp. The museum had a replica of Francis A. Hendry's Confederate officer uniform created, which is sometimes worn for visitors. Collier County listings at National Register of Historic Places Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch at Florida's Office of Cultural and Historical Programs Immokalee Pioneer Museum at Roberts Ranch - Collier County Museums Immokalee Pioneer Museum - information from Collier County Immokalee Pioneer Museum - Information and map from Explore Naples

Location

1215 Roberts Ave.
Immokalee, Collier County, Florida
26.42096, -81.43021

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When was Roberts Ranch listed on the National Register?

Roberts Ranch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 3, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Roberts Ranch?

Roberts Ranch is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Roberts Ranch?

The period of significance for Roberts Ranch is recorded as the listed era.

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