Frank Saxon House, Brooksville

Name: Frank Saxon House
Address: Brooksville, United States

#9 among attractions in Brooksville

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The Frank Saxon House is a historic residence in Brooksville, Florida. The home was built by Frank Saxon in 1864 for his bride Tululu Hope, daughter of William Hope, one of the earliest settlers in the county. Mr. Saxon was a Civil War hero 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. ()

Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 28°33'11"N, 82°22'51"W

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Saxon HeightsBrooksville United States

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Frank Saxon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hernando Park, May-Stringer House, Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum, Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church.

0.4 miW
Park
Hernando Park, Brooksville
12 min walk • The Hernando County Courthouse, built in 1913, is an historic courthouse building located in Brooksville, Florida, It was designed by Atlanta-based architect William Augustus Edwards who designed one other courthouse in Florida, two in Georgia and nine in South Carolina as well...
~930 ftN
History museum, Museum, Military museum
May-Stringer House, Brooksville
5 min walk • The May-Stringer House, home of the Hernando Heritage Museum, is a historic residential building in Brooksville, Florida, United States. It is located at 601 Museum Court. On March 8, 1997, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
0.4 miSW
History museum, Museum
Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum, Brooksville
11 min walk • The Brooksville 1885 Train Depot is one of three museums operated by the Hernando Historical Museum Association. The museum is located just south of downtown Brooksville, Florida on Russell Street. It was originally built by the Florida Southern Railway.
0.4 miS
Church
Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church, Brooksville
12 min walk • Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church was a historic church founded for African Americans in Brooksville, Florida. It was built in 1861 at 661 South Brooksville Avenue. Fort Taylor Cemetery served the community. The church's historical site is a stop on the Florida Black Heritage Trail. Bethlehem Baptist Church is now at the site.
0.4 miW
Vernacular architecture
Judge Willis Russell House, Brooksville
11 min walk • The Judge Willis Russell House is a U.S. historic building in Brooksville, Florida. It is located at 201 South Main Street. On January 27, 1999, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

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Which popular attractions are close to Frank Saxon House?

Nearby attractions include May-Stringer House, Brooksville (5 min walk), Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum, Brooksville (11 min walk), Judge Willis Russell House, Brooksville (11 min walk), Hernando Park, Brooksville (12 min walk).

Frank Saxon House, Brooksville

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Brooksville plan & book

Frank Saxon House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Hernando Park, Brooksville

May-Stringer House, Brooksville

Brooksville Railroad Depot Museum, Brooksville

Bethlehem Progressive Baptist Church, Brooksville

Judge Willis Russell House, Brooksville

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frank Saxon House?