Captain Francis A. Hendry House 512 Fraser Avenue, LaBelle, FL 33935
About the Business
The Captain Francis A. Hendry House is a historic museum located at 512 Fraser Avenue in LaBelle, Florida. This beautifully preserved institution offers visitors a glimpse into the life and times of Captain Francis A. Hendry, a prominent figure in the local community. Explore the rich history of the area through exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays that showcase the legacy of Captain Hendry and the early settlers of Southwest Florida. Whether you are a history buff or simply curious about the past, a visit to the Captain Francis A. Hendry House is sure to be a memorable experience.
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"As a fan of historic architecture I was excited to find this structure on a recent trip to Labelle. The house is located at 512 Fraser Ave. next to the LaBelle Nature Park. This historic vernacular one and one and a half story home was built in 1914 for Captain Hendry who fought in the Confederate Army in the Civil War. After the war Hendry became a cattle rancher. Hendry hired self taught builder Benjamin F. Magill to supervise the construction of his home in the town of LaBelle which he founded on the western end of his vast ranch holdings in Monroe County. Hendry moved into the home at the age of 81 with his wife. Due to his poor health, Hendry was only able to live in the house for a few months before moving to Fort Myers for better access to medical care. He passed away in 1923 and his final resting place is a private family cemetery in Fort Myers. When Hendry County was formed in 1923 it was named after Captain Hendry. This is is the only surviving structure left associated with him. After Hendry's death, the house had numerous owners through the years. On February 5, 1998, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The house is not open for visitors. It looks like construction is being done on the stairs and porch. It was still fun to peek in the windows and around the outside. I love the huge wraparound porch. It looks like there are a few period furnishings inside and historic photos on the wall. I saw online that LaBelle uses the grounds for outdoor events and weddings."
"It was a beautiful place to have a event! Fair priced and stunning view! Very beautiful place!"
"Amazing, beautiful spacious place. My friend had his wedding there and i will be looking into it dor my wedding soon"
"No tours, no history plaques to give us information about the house. As we looked in the windows, we noticed all rooms were empty of furniture etc. Beautiful grounds."
"Gorgeous place for family events! Large space and amazing rate to lease for event"
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