Capt. Francis A. Hendry House

Capt. Francis A. Hendry House is a wooden residential structure from 1914 in LaBelle featuring wide porches and high ceilings adapted to Florida's climate. The structure uses local materials and shows typical building methods of early regional development.

The house was built in 1914 for a former officer who later founded the nearby town and gave the region its name. It was added to the national register of historic buildings in 1998.

The house shows how early residents of Florida dealt with tropical conditions and the practical building solutions they chose for everyday comfort. The wide porches and high ceilings were common responses to the heat and moisture of the region.

The site sits on a 13-acre property where visitors can explore the grounds in fair weather. Sturdy shoes help when walking around the land to understand how different parts served the daily life of residents.

The owner was not only an officer but also the founder of the town itself, whose name still lives on in the county designation today. The house remains the only place directly connected to his person and his influence on local development.

Location: Florida

Architectural style: vernacular architecture

GPS coordinates: 26.76556,-81.44722

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:14