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Gamble Plantation State Historic Site
Site of mid-1800's sugar plantation covering over 3,500 acres. In May, 1865, it
is reported that J.P.Benjamin took refuge in the mansion during his escape to
England. Today the mansion is furnished in period items to give visitors the
feel of frontier living. Tours available: Thursday-Monday @ 9:30, 10:30, 1:00,
2:00, 3:00, 4:00. Rates: Adults - $3.00/Children (6-12) $1.50
3708 Patten Avenue
Ellenton, FL34222
Phone: (941) 723-4536
Fax: (941) 723-4538
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GAMBLE PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE
Address: 3708 Patten Ave., Ellenton. Phone: (941) 723-4536. Hours:
Open Thursday - Monday. Tours start at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3
p.m., 4 p.m..This is the only Confederate memorial in the state. Highlights are
the collection of antebellum furnishings and an 1890s farmhouse. The Judah
P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation State Historic Site serves
as a memorial to a way of life and an economic system that existed before the
War Between the States. Gamble Mansion is the only surviving plantation house in
south Florida. The mansion was the home of Major Robert Gamble and headquarters
to an extensive sugar plantation of over 3,500 acres. It is believed that
Confederate Secretary of State Judah P. Benjamin took refuge in the house after
the fall of the Confederacy, until his safe passage to England could be secured.
It was designated the Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial in 1925 to
commemorate its significant history. In 1925, the mansion and 16 acres were
saved by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and donated to the state.
Today, it is furnished in the style of a successful mid-19th century plantation.
J.P. Igloo
http://jpigloo.com/
5309 29th Street East, Ellenton, FL. 34222-4116 The 115,000 square foot state of
the art domed "igloo-like" facility offers the community a sporting
center for recreational and entertainment activities for all ages. Inside the
structure are two NHL size ice rinks and a USA Hockey Official inline rink, a
fitness center, video game room, four party rooms, four conference rooms on
the second floor and a full service restaurant with catering capabilities.
Numerous programs will be offered at the site including: hockey
and figure skating for all ages and
levels.
Edison/Ford Winter Estate Phone:
(941) 332-6634
Gamble Plantation State Historic Site
Gamble Mansion,
Ellington oldest building in manatee County 723 -- 4536
Roaring
20's Pizza & Pipes
$400,000.00 Wurlitzer theatre pipe organ played nightly. Requests and all eras
of music. Built in 1931, 4 manual, 42 ranks. Call for times.
6750 N. US 301
Ellenton, FL34222
Phone: (941) 723-1733
Fax: (941) 723-3603
