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@Homosassa-Yulle Sugar Mill

11/16/2021

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The Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park in Homosassa preserves a small reminder of the once remarkable empire of David Levy Yulee, Florida's first United States Senator. The Yulee Sugar Mill began operating in 1851 to process the sugar cane grown by Yulee in the rich lowlands along the Homosassa River. The machinery was brought in by ship from New York and included a state of the art steam engine which drove the grinding machinery.

Using the labors of 69 slaves, Yulee built the mill of hewn Florida limestone, brick and wood. In addition to the steam-operated grinding or pressing rollers, it also included large kettles for cooking down the juice squeezed from the sugar cane. ... River Ventures


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Yulee history and site are super interesting. The more we 'peel back the Florida onion' we are intrigued about all the history, stories and unique destinations that exist. I find it interesting and funny that after visiting a site like Yulee, and then post photos on the website, I find there is more we would like to explore. The sugar mill industry was an important part of Florida's history and growth. It appears to also have made several individuals wealthy, that allowed them to grow businesses and provide employment.

If you like mechanical structures and 'machinery', or just love to learn about Florida's history, you will enjoy a stop at Yulee. Just pull off the road into the parking area - and explore.


Photo Ops:
  • Everything - just roam around 

Place(s) to Dine 
... Margherita Grill www.homosassaflorida.com/marguerita-grill

... Museum Cafe restaurantguru.com/Museum-Cafe-Homosassa


Resources:
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosassa,_Florida
Wiki ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yulee_Sugar_Mill_Ruins_Historic_State_Park
FBT ... 
https://www.florida-backroads-travel.com/homosassa-florida.html​
Ventures ... riverventures.com/blog/2018/1/5/yulee-sugar-mill-ruins-historic-state-park-homosassa-florida
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