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Kingsley Plantation

11676 Palmetto Ave., Ft George Island, Jacksonville, FL 32226
904-251-3537
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Ranked #13 of 77 attractions in Jacksonville
Type: Historic Sites
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We had never been to a plantation before so it was a very interesting place to visit. We however did not plan ahead so we missed the only tour of the day - which would have made the visit way more worthwhile. There are informational signs around the grounds for self-guided tours.

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Jacksonville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

Well preserved and very informative - amazing how people lived in this days. The information was also very extensive and the site is well worth visiting.

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Clermont, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

Quick side trip, yet educational in reference to the slavery in N. Florida, etc.....Good place for a picnic that will only take you and hour or two to tour everything....Interesting road getting there so don't go in a comfortable as it will be a bit dusty.....

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Estill Springs, TN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Awe-inspiring life of Anna Kingsley. She was an amazing woman. It was so good to walk around the well-preserved grounds and imagine what the fields must have looked like when the plantation was in action exporting sea-island cotton and indigocfrom its own docks to Europe.

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Boise, Idaho
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

A eye opener when you see the real conditions slaves lived in and the backbraking work they did. A great place to visit and see the contrast between the free rich and the poor enslaved. It is a must see if you are in the area.

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Sharpsburg, Georgia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

My family really enjoyed Kingsley Plantation. It was very educational for all of us. We enjoyed the drive there but it is somewhat remote. My kids found a baby gopher tortoise they almost stepped on. They were so excited about it and have talked about it for days. Although the main house is only open on the weekend with reservations... More

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Tallahassee, Florida, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 20, 2013

It only took us about an hour to look at everything. It's too bad the main house isn't open to see. That being said, the plantation was still interesting to view and the road to get there was pretty cool.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 10, 2013

We had fun walking around the lovely building and location. Great place for a picnic or just a relaxing walk.

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Melbourne, Florida
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2013

The Kingsley Plantation is at the end of a two-mile dirt road. Once you arrive, there are a few outbuildings with small exhibits, a Visitor's Center that consists of a spinning wheel and a gift shop (and restrooms), a small garden, and the main house. The house is currently undergoing renovations and is only open for tours at specific times... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

This is a federal property, and we did enjoy reading the signs about the history of the plantation, especially since they owned up to the reality and negative consequences of slavery. The area is not large, and the short walk to the pond is not very interesting, event to those of us who enjoy nature walks. The road in is... More

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