National Register of Historic Places

Saxon, Frank, House

Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
Listed
November 5, 1998
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
98001321

About this property

The Frank Saxon House is a historic residence in Brooksville, Florida. The home was built by Frank Saxon in 1864 for his bride Tallulah Hope, daughter of William Hope, one of the earliest settlers in the county. Mr. Saxon was a Civil War soldier who was a member of the Hernando Wild Cats, a unit of the 3rd Regiment of the Confederate Army. After the war, Frank Saxon served as a member of the Florida Legislature representing Hernando County. The home sits on the top of a hill at 200 South Saxon Avenue. On November 5, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The Frank Saxon House is one of the earliest examples of Frame Vernacular architecture with Queen Anne Revival influence in Hernando County. The exterior of the home has been renovated by the owners, but the interior is still in need of repair.

Location

200 Saxon Ave.
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
28.55320, -82.38078

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Saxon, Frank, House listed on the National Register?

Saxon, Frank, House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1998.

What type of historic resource is Saxon, Frank, House?

Saxon, Frank, House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Saxon, Frank, House is recorded as the industrial era.

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