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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 8 attractions in Gainesville
Traveller Description: Historic home of the author of "The Yearling."
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Attraction type: State park, Historic site, Historic home
Address: 18700 S. CR 325
Cross Creek Gainesville, FL 32640
Tel: 352-466-3672

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18 May 2008
2
people found this review helpful

As an Englishman I had never heard about Marjorie Rawlings, after visiting her home I now have a good understanding of her. The house is faithfully preserved as it would have been when she lived there in the the 1930s and 40s and most of the artefacts there are her's. The guide gave a very desciptive account of her life... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gainesville, FL
22 Aug 2004
6
people found this review helpful

An unhurried look back into "old Florida" life. The volunteer docents tell entertaining stories and give great tours, for heart-felt donations only. I take most of my out-of-town guests there. After visiting the house & grounds, don't miss a meal at the Yearling Restaurant in Cross Creek - a tad pricey at lunchtime but delicious! They also have an in-house... more

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Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park Address

18700 S. CR 325, Cross Creek, Gainesville, FL 32640
Tel: 352-466-3672