Monticello is the site of stately turn-of-the-century homes and public buildings, many of which are listed on the National Historic Register. Built by wealthy land barons and northern industrialists who first recognized the advantages of life in the area, they represent some of the best architectural styles of the period.
The Wirick Simmons Home
The First Presbyterian Church, rebuilt in 1868 following a fire, is a wonderful example of typical American style with a distinctly Southern flavor. Built with bricks laboriously hauled from South Carolina by ox cart, its intricate interior detailing was finished in native hardwoods and exhibits the handiwork of master woodworkers.
First Presbyterian Church
The restoration of other local landmarks such as The Monticello Opera House (1890) and Florida's oldest brick school building (1852) further attest to the community's continuing appreciation of its rich past, while it looks eagerly to its promising future. The old school building is currently in the process of conversion to a Senior Citizens' Center through community-wide effort of fund-raising, planning and coordination.
Monticello Opera House
