Kingsley Plantation
The Kingsley Plantation is located on King George Island about 1/2 mile north or the Mayport Ferry landing.
Unfortunately the ferry was out of service for 3 weeks as it was i dry dock, so we had to go around. This makes
the minute trip into a minute trip, but it was still worthwhile. The Kingsley Plantation was started in 1751 and
used to encompass 22,000 acres. The farm lands which grew sea island cotton, indigo,sugar cane and corn has
all gone back to nature. The main house, kitchen, family house and slave quarters are still there and available for
tours. Admission was free and it was very enjoyable. After the Plantation tour, we stopped y the Rib///// Club. This
club was founded in the early 20's by the rich and famous and was a place to get away and play. It went thru a
down period in the 1920's and then went under with WWII, Several developers failed with it and The National
Park Service. Florida state Parks and the City of Jacksonville bough it in 1989 and spent $4 1/2 restoring it to it's
former glory. Well worth a visit.
Unfortunately the ferry was out of service for 3 weeks as it was i dry dock, so we had to go around. This makes
the minute trip into a minute trip, but it was still worthwhile. The Kingsley Plantation was started in 1751 and
used to encompass 22,000 acres. The farm lands which grew sea island cotton, indigo,sugar cane and corn has
all gone back to nature. The main house, kitchen, family house and slave quarters are still there and available for
tours. Admission was free and it was very enjoyable. After the Plantation tour, we stopped y the Rib///// Club. This
club was founded in the early 20's by the rich and famous and was a place to get away and play. It went thru a
down period in the 1920's and then went under with WWII, Several developers failed with it and The National
Park Service. Florida state Parks and the City of Jacksonville bough it in 1989 and spent $4 1/2 restoring it to it's
former glory. Well worth a visit.
Jacksonville Port on way to Plantation.
Entrance to plantation.
Many of the buildings are made tabby which is made of local materials held together with lime.
Kitchen house in foreground and main house in background.
They are connected by a breezeway.
They are connected by a breezeway.
Barn
Nancy in the original kitchen. The floor was replaced in 2005
Photo of slaves in tabby quarters.
Storage room of kitchen.
Main house which has been enlarged several times. See widow's walk on top.
Grounds as seen from house overlooking river.
Main house to left and kitchen in rear.
Family house next door which was built much later. Now
serves as bookstore visitor's center.
serves as bookstore visitor's center.
House as seen from sea wall.
Very old cedar tree.
Nancy at very old well for complex.