Wirick-Simmons House, Monticello, FL, listed on the NRHP in Florida
The Wirick-Simmons House is a modest residential home built in 1831 in the Greek Revival style in Monticello, Florida. The building displays simple, functional lines with symmetrical windows, a wide front porch supported by plain columns, and sturdy wooden siding without elaborate decorations.
The house was built in 1831 by Methodist preacher Adam Wirick, who used it as both residence and workplace while serving the region. Later acquired by Thomas Simmons, his family maintained it through generations, creating a continuous connection to the early 19th century local history.
The house carries the names of its two key owners, Reverend Adam Wirick and Thomas Simmons, blending religious and family heritage. Visitors can see how faith communities lived during this era and what role such homes played in the social fabric of a small town.
Visitors can tour the house during regular hours, with guides sharing stories about its early architecture and former occupants. The home sits at the corner of Jefferson and Pearl Streets in the historic district, where you can easily walk around and explore the surrounding area.
Reverend Wirick was an itinerant Methodist preacher who used the house not just as a residence but as a base for his preaching ministry across the region. This makes it a rare example of an early parsonage that served both religious and domestic purposes under one roof.
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