1887 Church Named to the Florida's 11 to Save 2025 List
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SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION
FRIDAY JUL 18, 2025 |
The Florida Trust for Historic Preservation has named the 1887 Church at Manatee Village Historical Park to its 2025 Florida’s 11 to Save list. Construction of the church began in 1887 but was delayed by a yellow fever outbreak. It was completed in 1889 and became home to the first Christian congregation on the Florida mainland south of Tampa. In 1975, the church and the 1860 courthouse were relocated to their current site as part of a bicentennial preservation effort. These two buildings became the foundation of what is now Manatee Village Historical Park. Today, the church—like many historic buildings—requires rehabilitation. Repairs needed include a new roof and structural stabilization to ensure the building’s long-term preservation.
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