<center>Baker County Homes</center>

 Barber House
Barber House

Built in 1881, this is the oldest existing house in Macclenny. The builder and first owner was Sen. C.F. Barber and his father-in-law, Edward R. Rowe. Sucessive tenants have been Frank Rowe, and J.W. Barber, Sr. Now owned by J.W. Barber, Jr. (1983)
Sad note: went up in smoke this morning (Apr 14, 2007), a controlled burn.

Branch & Ruth Cone House 1983
Branch & Ruth Cone House 1983

Built by Mr. Dan Howell about 1915, bought in 1916 by the Cones who were distinguished contributors to the civic and cultural growth of Macclenny. Mr. Cone was an attorney and Lt. Governor of Florida during his brother's term of office. This is now the home of their grandson, Kenneth Kirkland and his family. (1983)

Carroll - Geiger House 1983
Carroll - Geiger House 1983

Built by an attorney named Shuey, one of the chief office holders of the land company that developed the city, prior to 1888. Owners have been Thomas W. Williams (one of the rebuilders of Jacksonville after the great fire), Tom Carroll and Cecil Geiger. Present owner is Mrs. Alma Geiger. (1983)

Ed Rhoden Home US90 E Blvd 1957-58
Ed Rhoden Home US90 E Blvd 1957-58 (Milton home to the right)

 Gene Barber House 1983
Gene Barber House 1983

Gene Barber House 1983
Gene Barber House 1983

Gene Barber House, Nov 2004
Gene Barber House, Nov 2004

 Georgia Wolfe Home 1983
Georgia Wolfe Home 1983

Built in 1923 for Mrs. Georgia Williams Wolfe. Excellent example of architecture of that period. Was also the home of beloved sisters, Miss Mae and Miss Rosa Wolfe and family.

Herndon - Thompson House 1983
Herndon - Thompson House 1983

Building date unknown. Brought by Judge Herndon when the County seat was moved in 1886. His widow operated a boarding house there for many years. Rememberd as the house of Jim Thompson and family. Now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Mears, who have renovated it to approach original architecture.

 Brown Home 1983
Home of Joe & Mildred Brown 1983
Located across the street from Macclenny First Baptist Church.
May have formerly been owned by a Jacob family

 ? Home 1983
? Home 1983

 ? Home 1983
? Home 1983

Jim Rowe - Porterfield House 1983
Jim Rowe - Porterfield House 1983

Built in early 1900s by Mr. Rowe and his cousins, Jesse and Arthur, who built most of the homes in McClenny of that era. Now the home of Mrs. Russell Porterfield.

J.O. Thompson - Reynolds House 1983
J.O. Thompson - Reynolds House 1983

Built about 1883 by a Mr. Merritt from "up north." Owned by John and Frances Thompson during early part of the century, this house was considered the showplace of the city with its wrap around porches festooned with victorian gingerbread trim. Now owned by Bill and Susan Krall. (1983)

 McClenny Sentinel Office - Drew Walker House 1983
McClenny Sentinel Office - Drew Walker House 1983

Morris House 1983
Morris House 1983

 Padgett House 1983
Padgett House 1983

The property was originally owned by C. B. McClenny, then by George Garrett who sold it to Ida Mae Matthews, who later married B. J. Padgett in 1902. This home was occupied by the Padgett family for over 50 years. Mr. Padgett, was an early educator in the County, and the first principal of McClenny High School (1916). He also was surveyor for much of the property here. It is now owned by George W. and Claudette Rhoden. (1983)

 Rhoden - Blair House 1983
Rhoden - Blair House 1983

Built about 1903 by Edgar Turner, but known as the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Rhoden and their children, especially the Richard Blair family, Mr. Rhoden was a longtime grocer. Bought by Carol Howard in 1975, who has painstakingly restored it to its present beauty.

 Rogers - Rhoden House 1983
Rogers - Rhoden House 1983

Built before the yellow fever epidemic, this home was owned by Bob Rogers, operator of a buggy taxi service for the county. Also was the home of the Frank Jones' family and of Mrs. Carrie Rhoden. Now owned by Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Brazil (1983), who have carefully preserved it.

 Shuey - Sessions House 1983
Shuey - Sessions House 1983

 Spessard Holland Home 1983
Spessard Holland Home 1983

 T.M. Dorman House 1983
T.M. Dorman House 1983

Mr. Dorman had this rambling Queen Anne house bult for his wife according to her plans in 1910. Her satisfaction was expressed above the door with the nameplate: "Suits Us." The beauty of this home today is the result of meticulous maintenance over 73 years. Now owned by Mr. and Mrs. R.I. Lambright. (1983)

Carl & Mary (Chesser-Hurst) Rhoden Home 1981
Carl & Mary (Chesser-Hurst) Rhoden Home 1981

Jesse Daniel Mobley Home
Jesse Daniel & Tobitha (Taylor) Mobley Home

Jesse Daniel & Tobitha (Taylor) Mobley Home #2

Andrew J. Mobley home
Andrew J. Mobley home

Andrew J. Mobley home #2

Buck Burnsed Place
Buck Burnsed Place
Located on the Glen St. Mary Nurseries

Buck Burnsed Place
Buck Burnsed Place

John Barton Place
This home had several families over the years...John Barton, Clyde Newmans, Lacey Keene, and a Jordan family.
Located on the Glen St. Mary Nurseries

John Barton Place

Located on the Glen St. Mary Nurseries

John Barton Place

Log cabin Cedar Creek area
Log cabin Cedar Creek area

Burton Crews Homestead
Burton Calvin Crews Homestead

Geitgey House
Geitgey House

James Burnsed Home Place
James Burnsed Home Place

Unknown House
Unknown House

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