HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOME

Harriet Beecher Stowe Home is a Florida historical marker in Mandarin, Duval County, dedicated 1961.

Duval County · dedicated 1961 · Mandarin Road 1.6 miles west of SR 13., Mandarin

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In 1867, Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe and her husband Calvin bought thirty acres of the Fairbanks Grant in Mandarin which served as their winter home until the winter of 1883-1884. The move to Florida was due to plans for philanthropy among the Negroes and a desire to benefit her son's health. While in Florida, Mrs. Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", wrote sketches called "Palmetto Leaves". The Stowes were active in local charitable and religious activities.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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