Goodwood Plantation, human settlement in Florida, United States of America
Goodwood is a former plantation estate near Tallahassee, Florida, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1972. The main house, built around 1850 in Italianate style, sits among numerous outbuildings, manicured gardens, and grounds that once covered several thousand acres.
The estate was founded in 1834 by Hardy Croom using land from the Lafayette Land Grant, with the family quickly focusing on cotton and corn production. After economic shifts and multiple ownership changes since the 1800s, the property was transformed into a museum in the early 1900s.
The name Goodwood refers to the wooded land and farmland that the Croom family originally worked. The property now serves as a gathering place for community events and arts activities, reflecting how it transformed from working farmland into a space for leisure and cultural exchange.
Visitors can explore the main house and see several original buildings and gardens on the grounds to understand life across different periods. Guided tours and garden walks are available to help you learn about the property's history and physical layout.
A book titled "Seasons of Goodwood" tells the story of the estate from its beginning through five different owners and is available at the visitor center. This publication offers deeper details about the land, the people, and the changes across the decades.
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