Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House

The Capt. Howard B. Jeffries House stands on 5th Avenue in the historic downtown area of Zephyrhills and displays residential architecture from the early 1900s. The structure was later expanded, combining different building phases and construction approaches from multiple decades.

The house was built in 1911 and expanded during the 1920s and 1940s, showing how the property changed over multiple generations. Its owner was Captain Howard B. Jeffries, a Union army veteran who founded the city of Zephyrhills.

The house reflects building styles that early 20th-century settlers brought to Florida after the Civil War. Its design shows how residents of that era chose to construct their homes in this newly developing area.

The property sits in the historic downtown area where you can view the building from the street. Check local conditions before visiting, as this is a private residence and access may be limited.

The property was initially registered under the name Harold B. Jeffries, but cemetery records and historical documents confirm the owner was actually Howard B. Jeffries. This mix-up in official records went unnoticed for some time and highlights how details can become confused in historical documentation.