Bruce K.
5/13/2025
Located along SR24, this marker is the pointer in front of the Haile Homestead and is easily accessible from the road. You might not be touring the homestead but reading the marker at least gives...
Historic Haile Homestead
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8500 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32608
In 1854 the Haile family, from South Carolina, established a 1500 acre Sea Island cotton plantation. The 6,200 sq ft home was the site of house parties attended by Gainesville’s finest citizens. The Hailes had an unusual habit of writing on the walls. See the "Talking Walls," over 12,500 words written by family and friends in every room. Exhibit on the enslaved builders. On National Register.
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Randolph Z.
5/31/2015
This plantation house, built in 1854, is a national historic landmark, maintained by the Haile family and a public historical foundation. It is open 10-2 Saturday and 12-4 Sunday. It's $5 to get...
Eva M.
10/3/2017
We visited (06/03/2017) the Haile Homestead for two reasons: the writing on the walls and the architecture; Both didn't disappoint! The Haile property has a new museum/welcome center with very...
W S.
7/31/2017
This place has the potential to be an amazing experience, however, that experience depends on who the docent is who gives the tour. The docent who spoiled it for us was a tall college-aged guy...
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